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Show TWWtfaaAf WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 SPORTS crMqwedl as Dertoy approaches BY ALICIA WINCZE HUGHES MCT r DERBY DOZEN 1. Dialed In: Hasn't done much wrong in his short career and deserves to carry the fatag as the likely Derby vorite at this stage. Explosive as his turn of foot is, his style will likely be his main challenge because it puts him at the mercy of 9 others on May 7. Will have his final work at Palm Meadows Training Center before shipping to Churchill Downs He will ship to Churchill on April 30. 8. Pants On Fire: Arrived at Churchill Downs on Sunday after working 5 furlongs in 1:00.80 at Palm Meadows on Saturday. i i V v 135 ? on April 30. 2. Uncle Mo: Many couldn't get off his bandwagon fast enough following his Wood feeling really good about the direction we're heading," Pletcher said on Sunday. "Like I said when we got here, we need to have a really good 19 days and, so far, we've had a really good five here. We need to have 13 more, but we're really, really pleased with the progress we're making at the moment." He will have his first serious move since his third-plac- e run in the Wood Memorial this Tuesday at Churchill Downs with jockey John Velazquez flying work. in for the 3. Archarcharch: Barring who was a 50-- 1 shot Jockey Calvin Borel rides to the finish line on Mine That Bird, at winning but came away as winner of the Kentucky Derby in 2009. Who will be this years Cinderella horse? injury or illness, he will represent the first Kentucky Derby starter for journeyman rider Jon Court and his trainer Jinks Fires. He was most effective when Court took him back and made one big run to win the Grade I Arkansas Derby, but his past form shows he has tactical ability. He has as good a chance as any right fath- er-in-law, now. 4. Mucho Macho Man: Has been outstanding in his recent works, the latest being move in 1:29.20 a over a sloppy Churchill Downs track Sunday. "I was very happy with it and Rajiv also seemed to be," said trainer Kathy Ritvo, referring to jockey Rajiv Maragh, who was aboard for the move and will ride ' Mucho Macho Man in the Derby. He is slated to have his final work this coming Saturday or Sunday. 5. Toby's Corner: The talk since the Wood Memorial has been more about Uncle Mo losing than Toby's Corner winning, and understandably so. Still not quite sure what to make of the son of Bellamy Road, but he has never been worse than third in his life and reportedly bounced out of that effort stronger than ever. "He's done better coming out of the Wood than out of the Gotham," trainer Graham Motion said. "I know he hasn't been flashy but he hasn't done a lot wrong." He is training at Fair Hill right now and is slated to ship to Churchill Downs next Monday. 6. Nehro: Pencil him in as horse the potential wise-gu- y this year. Though he only has a maiden win to his credit, the way he closed to get second in both the Louisiana Derby and Arkansas Derby he has inspired a lot of positive talk, especially as most of the favorites began to topple over. He is scheduled to work at Churchill Downs on Monday. 7. Soldat: Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin is absolutely loving the wet weather that has and still is scheduled to hit Kentucky. It was his charge who won by 10 lengths over a sloppy Park track in January. McLaughlin was also extremely pleased with the way the son of War Front worked 5 furlongs in 59 seconds at Palm Meadows Training Center on Thursday and Gulf-strea- m e Midnight Interlude: 9. morning, covering the in one minute with jockey Calvin Borel up. "We leaned on him a httlt bit this morning," Pletcher said. "I told Calvin we wanted a good, solid work and I think we got that. might have a similar-typwork next week." Although Pletcher stresse e ally a good sign." 1 ment. "His appetite is the best it's been since the Wood, and I'm a - late-closi- Memorial loss and subsequent diagnosis of a GI tract infection, but trainer Todd Pletcher said he has been encouraged with the way the reigning juvenile champion has responded to his treat- should or shouldn't," R0. mans said. "I think we're legitimate contender if We get in." 11. Stay Thirsty: Worked 5 furlongs in company at Churchill Downs on Sunda added that Soldat has been the picture of physical health throughout the grind of the Kentucky Derby trail. "He's just flying right now," McLaughlin said. "He worked better than I was -looking for, and that's usu- Worked 5 furlongs in :59.20 at Santa Anita Park on Wednesday and most likely will have his first serious move over the Churchill Downs track this Tuesday, weather permitting. With Jaycito officially declared out of the Derby on Sunday and The Factor's status still up in the air, this son of War Chant, who didn't begin his career until January, could 's end up as trainer Bob lone hope for the roses this year; A perfect example of how quickly the Derby trail can change. 10. Shackleford: Trainer Dale Romans could not have asked for more after the Florida Derby runner-u- p covered 5 furlongs in 1:00.20 at Churchill on Saturday. Jaycito's defection helps Shackleford's quest to make it into the top 20 of the graded stakes earnings list as he is now in the 21st spot. "It's frustrating because I think a lot of people are going to run because they have the earnings and they can get in, whether they Baf-fert- B Orel's presence in the sad die was simply the product of the three-tim- e Derby ning rider being available the move, he left the door open for Borel to maybe the mount for May 7. "I'd say it's a possibility, but we haven't done anyth; yet," Pletcher said. 12. Santiva: Will be reunited with jockey Shaun Bridgmohan for his expect start in the Derby. Bridg. han guided the son of Gian, Causeway to victory in Grade II Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill which was the colt's lone win in six caree: starts. The next dozen: Animal Kingdom, Brilliant Speed, The Factor, Comma to the Top, Decisive Moment, M. ter of Hounds, Anthony's Cross, Twinspired, Watch Me Go, Twice the Appeal, f, g ' gte q0 the Sway Away, Mr. Common (c) 2011, Lexington Courtesy -Leader. Clatchy Tribune Services. ofMi Informal tile Av agt rov Volleyball training begins BY DALLAS HYLAND StaffWriter The womens volleyball team had its final spring practice April 13 and are ramping up to spend the summer preparing for next year. The official season ended in the fall, but the team spent six weeks in a spring season where they were able to compete with other schools and even place 25th at the Southern Utah University Tournament. Dixie States coach, Darice Pratt said in preparation for the next season, the players will begin summer workouts next week by hitting the gym for weight training as well as doing various routines in individual and team cross !' 'i a r! The regiment is strictly individual as the team is not permitted to practice officially until the fall season begins. Dixie State's strength coaching staff will be helping the players tailor their workouts for individual and team goals. The team finished last season in fourth place in the Pacific West Conference. Pratt said, "The girls have a bitter taste from the season and are ready to work hard to have a better season next year." Expect to see most of last year's roster, including Morgan Hill and Lyndsey Crossland, return to the court in August when the new season begins. Pratt said she expects between 8 players on the roster next year. This is in tially signing three new pis' ers transferring in from otic schools, but this will not confirmed until later in the summer. A the cor hea Bo 7. Bl bm Cltl Sto sail cor aw, A Alex Shearer, a junior grated studies major from Park City, will be one of rate wil salt the has abc strong. Shearer said finishing was not the worst ever, but the team has high expectations for next season. i V - i J - V - '(".if i C01 be returning players. Shearer said, We did not do as well this year as we wanted to, but we finished 16-1- Ltififf !'T contrast to the eleven ska: for the spring season, whit the coach said made it har for scrimmaging. The Miter will definitely be a welcome change as incoming players join the ranks. Pratt said the team is pote wo 1 itii U r J - - StiM 5 i! jHlfom. r3 cot: r v. need cf Players. Coaches the ftjpnv 'e sTy1? r nar i.s Is in I Ef-- t f , - : t'.-- !r- &. n j r ? l o join lesr- ip 'JSC yye h re fr r r. 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