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Each week members of the media around the country vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll. The poll will run weekly through June 5. Find out the latest 2021 top 3-year-old rankings below.

AMERICA’S TOP THOROUGHBREDS FOR FEB. 16, 2021

Much to Like When Evaluating Kentucky Derby Contender Mandaloun

Making the Grade, which will run through the 2021 Triple Crown races, focuses on the winners or top performers of the key races, usually from the previous weekend, who could make an impact on the Triple Crown. We’ll be taking a close look at impressive winners and evaluating their chances to win classic races based upon ability, running style, connections (owner, trainer, jockey), and pedigree.

Three Horses to Follow From Recent Dubai Carnival Races

The Dubai World Cup Carnival is now well underway and we are continuing to see some stunning racing at Meydan racecourse, as all roads lead to the World Cup night in just a few weeks.

This week again saw a number of eye-catching performances, with jockey William Buick and trainer Charlie Appleby again stealing the show, and the duo will again be expected to see some great success on World Cup night. So, with this being the case, here we cover three horses to follow from this week’s carnival races.

Mandaloun Turns the Tables in Risen Star

Brad Cox has an Eclipse Award for outstanding trainer on his mantle, a prize he received last month in reward for a dazzling 2020 campaign.

He won four Breeders' Cup races last year, trains a two-time champion in Monomoy Girl, and has one of the favorites next weekend in the $20 million Saudi Cup in Knicks Go.

Rombauer Closes to Win El Camino Real Derby Thriller

Rombauer, a winner on turf and Grade 1-placed on dirt at age 2, is now a stakes winner on another surface, the synthetic Tapeta Footings track at Golden Gate Fields.

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