Scat Daddy takes Florida Derby

Scat Daddy dominated the field in the Florida Derby, and that's just all that there is to it.

Could it be two years in a row that the Florida Derby winner takes the Kentucky Derby? Many of the doubters were silenced as the Florida Derby finished with Scat Daddy ahead by a little over a length.

It was a solid race for the heavy favorite, who impressed me yet again with that closing kick (though he stayed a lot closer to the pace this race - just another reason to like him with the way that he adjusts so nicely to the changing conditions of the race). Another great thing about this race was the way that Chelokee was coming on at the end (watch the race down below).



All in all, I was very impressed with the top three finishers, though I think Scat Daddy may be the only one that will show up for the Kentucky Derby. He has shown everyone that he can race with the best of them - and win. Another amazing performance by the talented colt, and his next stop is the Kentucky Derby!

This year's entrants will be one of the toughest fields to enter the gates of Churchill. They all look as good as gold, and there is no clear, distinct favorite - though there are plenty of stand-outs. It'll be exciting to watch the race come the first Saturday in May.