Stable mate Why Tonto edged favorite Cowboy Cal by 1½ lengths in the $77,000 Hallandale Beach Stakes at Gulfstream Park last month, but for awhile there it was looking good for the Tropical Derby winner. Cowboy Cal opened a one-length lead against Why Tonto through a half-mile in :46.12 and led by a head through six furlongs.

Kentucky Derby Contender: Cowboy Cal
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: John Velazquez
Owner: Stonerside Stable
Graded Earnings: $57,660
Race Record: 5-3-1-0

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Pletcher is expected to use the April 12 Blue Grass Stakes (Grade 1) at Keeneland as a final Kentucky Derby prep for Cowboy Cal. At most sportsbooks, Cowboy Cal is listed at 40/1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby.