If you were wondering, here is the current list of graded earnings leaders among the Derby contenders.  This will be the talking point for many runners in the weeks. Take a look, and see the who is looking good, and who is on the bubble.

1. Regal Ransom – $1,250,000

2. Pioneer of the Nile – $1,193,250

3. General Quarters- $780,645

4. Square Eddie – $774,981

5. I Want Revenge – $774,000

6. Papa Clem – $760,000

7. Desert Party – $641,667

8. Quality Road – $600,000

9. Friesan Fire – $570,465

10. Musket Man – $485,000

11. Terrain – $448,330

12. Hold Me Back – $438,000

13. West Side Bernie – $385,160

14. Chocolate Candy – $370,000

15. Win Willy – $230,000

16. Bittel Road – $211,000

17. Just Whistle Dixie (f) – $210,000

18. Giant Oak – $169,256

19. Charitable Man – $150,000

20. Dunkirk – $150,000

Another factoid when coming into the Derby: Runners that have come from the Raise A Native sire line are 6/9 – 67% ITM.  So be sure to do your homework.