2008 Kentucky Derby: Yankee Bravo an Early Favorite?

This past Sunday at Golden Fields Yankee Bravo improved his career record to 3 for 3 when he rallied through a tight field of 11 other rivals to win the $150,000 California Derby. The $90,000 victory boosts Yankee Bravo's career earnings to $147,920 and puts him in the running for a shot at the Kentucky Derby.

"He's a baby, but he's got a lot of potential, a lot of class," said jockey Alex Solis, who has plenty of Derby experience and three second finishes at the hugely popular Churchill Downs race. "He's got a lot of room for improvement, and that's a big advantage. With the turn of foot he has, he can overcome trouble, and he's going to need that kind of run if he gets to the Kentucky Derby."

Other contenders that have made an early case for the 134th Kentucky Derby include: Pyro, Into Mischief, Cowboy Cal, War Pass, Court Vision, Tale Of Ekati, Majestic Warrior, Monba, Anak Nakal and Colonel John.

2008 Kentucky Derby