It is considered by some as a prep race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, but in reality Saturday’s edition of the Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa is more like a showdown between Florida’s top Triple Crown hopefuls.

Welcome to 2022 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the race horses earn points toward qualifying.

The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs.