11.   But the Derby has continued to be dominated by horses whose handlers followed the traditional pattern of prep races in California, Florida, New York and Kentucky.

12.   But whoever wins the two major prep races, they will have to contend with a large and competitive field at Louisville three weeks later.

13.   Came Home will get the most attention of the California-based horses because he won the prep race that produced three of the past five Kentucky Derby winners.

14.   Can you skip the traditional prep races in Florida, California and Kentucky?

15.   His trainer, Jim Ryerson, rested him for the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct next Saturday, his final prep race for the Kentucky Derby three weeks later.

16.   Holy Bull and Tabasco Cat were both reported to be in fine fettle Monday after their prep races at Monmouth Park and Saratoga on Sunday.

17.   His turn move in the San Felipe prep race at Santa Anita was particularly astounding.

18.   In other words, the Lone Star Derby is now a useful and lucrative prep race.

19.   It was one day before the Blue Grass Stakes, the final and most important prep race in the East.

20.   Like Jackson, trainer Gary Lewis said he wants prep races that will best prepare Jumron for the Kentucky Derby.