Unbeaten Gemologist faces stout field in Derby
May 2, 2012LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Gemologist certainly appears to have the credentials to become the second Kentucky Derby winner in three years for trainer Todd Pletcher and WinStar Farm.
The bay colt is the only undefeated horse in the field. He's a two-time winner at Churchill Downs and Pletcher said his consistency reminds him of another superstar - Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.
In many respects, he should be the favorite after five victories. In this field, he likely won't be. Then again, neither was Pletcher and WinStar's Super Saver when he won the Derby in 2010.
The Wood Memorial winner has been largely untested with victories over Derby entrants Alpha and Optimizer in prep races.
WinStar president Elliott Walden says he's not concerned about a lack of respect.