The NTRA top Thoroughbred polls have fallen into the calm before the storm as the all-important Belmont Stakes (G1) and a long list of important graded stakes, including the Metropolitan Handicap (G1), await June 6-8 at Saratoga Race Course.
Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan maintained his spot atop the 3-year-old poll while Saudi Cup (G1) winner Senor Buscador continued to lead the overall poll. Grade 1-winning mare Adare Manor moved up one spot to No. 6 in the overall poll off a May 26 victory in the Santa Margarita Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park.
Week 18 of the 2024 NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll and the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the NTRA covers racing performances through May 27. Voting is conducted by national media.
The 3-Year-Old poll represents horses competing up and through the Triple Crown. The Top Thoroughbred poll represents horses competing for Horse of the Year. The Top Thoroughbred Poll concludes Tuesday, Nov. 5 following the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Rankings on both polls are on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-1 basis with first place votes in parentheses, 2024 record and total points.
See the full NTRA Poll for Week 18
This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.
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