Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Week 13 of the 2025 NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll covers races through April 27. The leader in the poll heading into the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 3 at Churchill Downs is Santa Anita Derby winner Journalism with 280 points, 63 more than his closest pursuer. The next four ranged from 122 for Toyota Blue Grass Stakes winner Burnham Square in fifth to 217 for Arkansas Derby winner Sandman in second.

The 3-year-old poll represents horses competing up to and through the Triple Crown. Rankings are based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-1 voting system.

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AMERICA’S TOP 3-YEAR-OLD THOROUGHBREDS FOR APRIL 28, 2025

1. Journalism

Owners: Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elayne Stables 5 LLC and LaPenta, Robert V.

Trainer: Michael McCarthy

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli

2025 record: 2 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Santa Anita Derby, April 5 at Santa Anita Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 3 at Churchill Downs

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2. Sandman

Owners: D. J. Stable, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds, CJ Stables

Trainer: Mark Casse

Jockey: Jose Ortiz

2025 record: 3 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 1 third

Last race: 1^st, Arkansas Derby, March 29 at Oaklawn Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 3 at Churchill Downs

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3. Sovereignty

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Bill Mott

Jockey: Junior Alvarado

2025 record: 2 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 0 thirds

Last race: 2^nd, Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm at Xalapa, March 29 at Gulfstream Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 3 at Churchill Downs

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4. Rodriguez

Owners: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Stonestreet Stables, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Robert Masterson, Tom Ryan, Waves Edge Capital, and Catherine Donovan

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Jockey: Mike Smith

2025 record: 4 starts – 2 wins – 1 second – 1 third

Last race: 1^st, Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino, April 5 at Aqueduct

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 3 at Churchill Downs

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5. Burnham Square

Owner: Whitham Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Ian Wilkes

Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.

2025 record: 3 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, April 8 at Keeneland

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 3 at Churchill Downs

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6. Tappan Street

Owners: WinStar Farm, CHC, Cold Press Racing

Trainer: Brad Cox

Jockey: Luis Saez

2025 record: 2 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm at Xalapa, March 29 at Gulfstream Park

Next race: Sidelined indefintely with an injury reported on April 26.

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7. Tiztastic

Owners:  Winchell Thoroughbreds, Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith

Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Jockey: Joel Rosario

2025 record: 3 starts – 1 win – 0 seconds – 1 third

Last race: 1^st, Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, March 22 at Fair Grounds

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 3 at Churchill Downs

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8. Coal Battle

Owner: Norman Stables

Trainer: Lonnie Briley

Jockey: Juan Vargas

2025 record: 3 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 1 third

Last race: 3^rd, Arkansas Derby, March 29 at Oaklawn Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 3 at Churchill Downs

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9. Citizen Bull

Owners: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Stonestreet Stables, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Robert E. Masterson, Tom J. Ryan, Waves Edge Capital, and Catherine Donovan 

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Jockey: Martin Garcia

2025 record: 2 starts – 1 win – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 4^th, Santa Anita Derby, April 5 at Santa Anita Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 3 at Churchill Downs

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10. Good Cheer

Owners: Godolphin

Trainer: Brad Cox

Jockey: Luis Saez

2025 record: 2 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Fasig-Tipton Fair Grounds Oaks, March 22 at Fair Grounds

Next race: Longines Kentucky Oaks, May 2 at Churchill Downs

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