We are 8 weeks away from the Kentucky Derby and there are three major prep races today. As the field continues to take shape, we have a great opportunity to learn more about our contenders today.

Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs

#7 Sole Volante won impressively in the SF Davis Stakes last time out and looks strong here today. #4 Chance It defeated Sole Volante when they met in January at Gulfstream Park. He has looked very sharp in the mornings and appears to be primed and ready for today. #2 Spa City won at this distance last time out and will be a contender today.

Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct

#6 Mischievous Alex has won 2 straight and is showing great form in the mornings. #4 Attachment Rate won last time out at Gulfstream at today's distance and has improved in two straight, watch for another step forward today. #2 Informative broke his maiden last time out here at Aqueduct at this distance and has been very sharp in the mornings all month. Watch for him to be a good price.

San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita

#4 Authentic is undefeated from the barn of Bob Baffert. He won an impressive stakes last time out and has been very sharp in training coming into today's race. #5 Thousand Words has won three straight including two stakes. He will be a contender again today. #3 Wrecking Crew comes in off a layoff and good freshening. Watch for him to be in the mix today at good value.