Kentucky Derby Watch

Union Rags is in training for his 3-year-old debut in the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 26. He will be ridden by Julien Leparoux, who replaces regular rider Javier Castellano. On Monday, Union Rags worked five furlongs in 1:03.08 at Palm Meadows Training Center in Boynton Beach, Fla. Castellano gave up the ride on Union Rags to stick with Algorithms, who is No. 2 on this week's Associated Press Top 10 list.There are three Derby preps this weekend - the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday, the San Vicente at Santa Anita on Sunday, and the Southwest at Oaklawn next Monday.

Won three in a row, including Champagne before losing to Hansen by head in BC Juvenile Next start: Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream, Feb. 26.

2. Algorithms       Pletcher             Castellano         12-1

Defeated 2-year-old champ Hansen in Holy Bull on Jan. 29. ...Is 3-for-3 lifetime. ... Next start: Fountain of Youth.

3. Hansen          Maker             Dominguez         26-1

Stumbled at start of Holy Bull, had little left in stretch and finished second by 5 lengths. ...Held off Union Rags to win BC Juvenile. Next start: Gotham at Aqueduct, March 3.

4. Liaison          Baffert             Bejarano          56-1

The favorite in Robert B. Lewis on Feb. 4 clipped heels in stretch and unseated rider. Won CashCall Futurity. ... Next start: San Felipe at Santa Anita, March 10.

5. Gemologist       Pletcher             Castellano         22-1

Kentucky Jockey Club winner is 3-for-3. Next start: Tampa Bay Derby March 10 or Rebel at Oaklawn Park, March 17.

6. Creative Cause    Harrington          Rosario             17-1

Strong third in BC Juvenile followed win in Norfolk . Next start: San Vicente.

7. Discreet Dancer    Pletcher             Castellano          30-1

Won first two races by combined 15 1/4 lengths at Gulfstream. Next start: Fountain of Youth.

8. Alpha             McLaughlin       Dominguez         19-1

Won Withers by 31/4 lengths. Next start: Wood Memorial.

9. I'll Have Another    O'Neill            Gutierrez          29-1

A $35,000 purchase, colt won Robert B. Lewis by 2 3/4 lengths at odds of 43-1. Next: Santa Anita Derby April 7.

10. Mr. Bowling       Jones             Albarado          85-1

Won Lecomte by a head Jan. 21. Next start: Risen Star at Fair Grounds, Feb. 25.