Three horses dominated the Kentucky Derby from start to finish, and all three will be back for the second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on Saturday. Though others will be in the gate too, it is hard to see a win from anyone other than the big three, American Pharoah, Firing Line and Dortmund.
The field will not be set until Wednesday, but here is an early look at the major players, ranked in approximate order from contender to pretender.
It is hard to find fault with American Pharoah.