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 10 of the 2026 NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll covers races through March 29. Former poll leader Paladin is sidelined with an injury and off the Triple Crown trail. The new leader in the top 10 power rankings is Renegade based on his win in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, March 28 at Oaklawn Park. Entering the top  10 this week for the first time is Fulleffort, the winner of the Jeff Ruby Steaks, March 21 at Turfway Park

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. First place votes are in parentheses.

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AMERICA’S TOP 3-YEAR-OLD THOROUGHBREDS FOR MARCH 30, 2026

1. Renegade (18 first-place votes)

Owners: Robert Low, Lawana Low, and Repole Stable

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

2026 record: 2 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Arkansas Derby, March 28 at Oaklawn Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 2 at Churchill Downs

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2. Commandment (11 first-place votes)

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: Brad Cox

Jockey: Flavien Prat

2026 record: 3 starts– 3 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Curlin Florida Derby, March 28 at Gulfstream Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 2 at Churchill Downs

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3. The Puma

Owners: OGMA Investments, JR Ranch, and High Step Racing

Trainer: Gustavo Delgado

Jockey: Javier Castellano

2026 record: 4 starts – 1 win – 2 seconds – 1 third

Last race: 2^nd, Curlin Florida Derby, March 28 at Gulfstream Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 2 at Churchill Downs

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4. Class President

Owners: WinStar Farm, LLC, First Go Racing and CHC, Inc.

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Jockey: John Velazquez

2026 record: 2 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Rebel Stakes, March 1 at Oaklawn Park 

Next race: Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, April 4 at Keeneland

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5. Emerging Market 

Owner: Klaravich Stables

Trainer: Chad Brown

Jockey: Flavien Prat

2026 record: 2 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, March 21 at Fair Grounds

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 2 at Churchill Downs

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6. Chief Wallabee

Owners: Michael and Katherine G. Ball

Trainer: Bill Mott

Jockey: Junior Alvarado

2026 record: 3 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 1 third

Last race: 3rd, Curlin Florida Derby, March 28 at Gulfstream Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 2 at Churchill Downs

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7. Silent Tactic

Owner: John C. Oxley

Trainer: Mark Casse

Jockey: Cristian Torres

2026 record: 4 starts – 1 win – 3 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 2^nd, Arkansas Derby, March 28 at Oaklawn Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 2 at Churchill Downs

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8. Potente

Owner: Speedway Stables

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Jockey: Juan Hernandez

2026 record: 2 stars – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, San Felipe Stakes presented by DK Horse, March 7 at Santa Anita Park

Next race: Santa Anita Derby, April 4 at Santa Anita

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9. Incredibolt

Owner: Pin Oak Stud

Trainer: Riley Mott

Jockey: Jaime Torres

2026 record: 2 starts – 1 win – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Virginia Derby, March 14 at Colonial Downs

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 2 at Churchill Downs

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10. Fulleffort

Owner: St. Elias Stable and Starlight Racing

Trainer: Brad Cox

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

2026 record: 3 starts – 1 win – 2 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Jeff Ruby Steaks, March 21 at Turfway Park

Next race: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 2 at Churchill Downs

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