And Godolphin is due a Derby win.

Looking forward to the Derby.......

There have already been lofty comparisons made where some of this year's top 3-year-olds are concerned. Dortmund's name has been mentioned in the same breath as champion Point Given and his stablemate, American Pharoah, has prompted some to equate his effortless, early speed with that of 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.

It is way too early to go down those specific roads just yet. But one proclamation that can, and has, been made is that this current bunch has already proven themselves as one of the best pound-for-pound collections of sophomore runners the sport has seen in recent years.

The depth and ability of this class is one that arguably stands as the best since the 2007 class that featured eventual two-time Horse of the Year Curlin, champions Street Sense and Rags to Riches and Grade I winners Hard Spun and Any Given Saturday.

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