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The $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby is the richest Kentucky Derby prep in North America and as many as nine horses could go to the post in this historic race on Saturday, April 10.

Run at 1 1/8 miles, the Arkansas Derby has produced many of the top three-year-olds of recent times, as Curlin, Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones have all scored victories in Hot Springs.

Noble’s Promise, winner of the Grade I Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland last Autumn, is expected to be the favorite for trainer Kenny McPeek and jockey Robby Albarado.

This son of Giant’s Causeway was second in the Rebel Stakes behind Lookin at Lucky in his most recent start. One should be advised that this colt has enough earnings to get into the Kentucky Derby, so the barn is sure to use this race as prep for the Derby in three weeks time.

Super Saver, winner of the G2-Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes for trainer Todd Pletcher as a two-year-old, lost a tough photo four weeks ago when he was third in the Tampa Bay Derby. This son of Maria’s Mon appears to be horse that has plenty of room for improvement and he looks dangerous in this race.

Pulsion is an interesting horse for trainer Patrick Biancone. The son of Include was a flat sixth in the Florida Derby three weeks ago, but his connections continue to have confidence in this colt and they have stated all along the Kentucky Derby is on his agenda.

Tiz the One is a late developing maiden winner for trainer Chad Brown. After breaking his maiden in sprints the son of Tiznow won an allowance race in his two-turn debut, posting an impressive 101 Beyer. He will be tested for class, but has serious ability.

Dublin and Uh Oh Bango, the third and fourth-place finishers from the Rebel Stakes are expected to run. Possible starters include: New Madrid, Line of David and A Student.

SELECTIONS: PULSION, TIZ THE ONE, NOBLE’S PROMISE