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 2025 NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll covers races through March 30. The leader in the poll remains Citizen Bull, who won the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita Park on Feb. 1. This week's big noise makers were Sandman, who moved back into the top 10 off his win in the Arkansas Derby March 29 at Oaklawn Park, and Tappan Street, who makes his first appearance in the top 10 after his win in the Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm at Xalapa March 29 at Gulfstream 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 31, 2025

1. Citizen Bull (15 first-place votes)

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: 1 start – 1 win – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Robert B. Lewis Stakes, Feb. 1 at Santa Anita Park

Next race: Santa Anita Derby, April 5 at Santa Anita Park

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2. Journalism (9 first-place votes)

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: 1 start – 1 win – 0 seconds – 0 thirds

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

Next race: Santa Anita Derby, April 5 at Santa Anita Park

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3. 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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4. Tappan Street (2 first-place votes)

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

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5. Sovereignty

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Bill Mott

Jockey: Manny Franco

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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6. Barnes 

Owner: Zedan Racing Stables

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Jockey: Juan Hernandez

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

Last race: 2^nd, DK Horse San Felipe Stakes, March 1 at Santa Anita Park

Next race: Santa Anita Derby, April 5 at Santa Anita Park

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7. Tiztastic

Owners:  Winchell Thoroughbreds, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick

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: 3rd, 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. Good Cheer

Owner: 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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10. Owen Almighty

Owner: Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing

Trainer: Brian Lynch

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. 

2025 record: 3 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 0 thirds

Last race: 1^st, Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, March 8 at Tampa Bay Downs

Next race: Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, April 8 at Keeneland

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