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 16 of the 2023 NTRA Top Three-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll, covers racing performances through May 14. There was very little change in the poll in the week in-between the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve and the Preakness Stakes.

The Three-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 MAY 15, 2023

1. Mage (21 first-place votes)

Owners: OGMA Investments, Restrepo, Sterling Racing, CMNWLTH

Trainer: Gustavo Delgado

Jockey: Javier Castellano

2023 record: 4 starts – 2 wins – 1 second – 0 thirds

Last race: 1st, Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 6 at Churchill Downs

Next race: Preakness Stakes, May 20 at Pimlico

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2. Forte (10 first-place votes)

Owners: Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

2023 record: 2 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

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

Next race: TBD, possibly the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, June 10 at Belmont Park

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3. Two Phil’s

Owners: Patricia’s Hope and Phillip Sagan

Trainer: Larry Rivelli

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry

2023 record: 4 starts – 1 win – 2 seconds – 1 third

Last race: 2nd, Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 6 at Churchill Downs

Next race: TBD, possibly Ohio Derby, June 24 ay Thistledown

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4. Angel of Empire

Owner: Albaugh Family Stables

Trainer: Brad Cox

Jockey: Flavien Prat

2023 record: 4 starts – 2 wins – 1 second – 1 third

Last race: 3rd, Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 6 at Churchill Downs

Next race: TBD, possibly the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, June 10 at Belmont Park

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5t. Tapit Trice

Owners: Whisper Hill Farm and Gainesway Stable

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Jockey: Luis Saez

2023 record: 3 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 7th, Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 6 at Churchill Downs

Next race: Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, June 10 at Belmont Park

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5t. Practical Move (1 first-place vote)

Owners: Leslie Amestoy, Pierre Jean Amestoy Jr. and Roger Beasley

Trainer: Tim Yakteen

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez

2023 record: 2 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Runhappy Santa Anita Derby, April 8 at Santa Anita Park

Next race: TBD

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7. Disarm

Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Jockey: Joel Rosario

2023 record: 4 starts – 0 wins – 2 seconds – 1 third

Last race: 4th, Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 6 at Churchill Downs

Next race: TBD, possibly Jim Dandy Stakes, July 28 at Saratoga Race Course

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8. First Mission

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Brad Cox

Jockey: Luis Saez

2023 record: 3 starts – 2 wins – 1 second – 0 thirds

Last race: 1st, Stonestreet Lexington Stakes, April 15 at Keeneland

Next race: Preakness Stakes, May 20 at Pimlico

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9. Hit Show

Owner: Gary and Mary West

Trainer: Brad Cox

Jockey: Manny Franco

2023 record: 3 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 0 thirds

Last race: 5th, Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, May 6 at Churchill Downs

Next race: TBD, possibly the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, June 10 at Belmont Park

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10. Pretty Mischievous

Owners: Godolphin

Trainer: Brendan Walsh

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

2023 record: 3 starts – 2 wins – 1 second – 0 thirds

Last race: 1st, Longines Kentucky Oaks May 5 at Churchill Downs

Next race: TBD

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