Kentucky Derby 2016 Contenders: Mohaymen still on top after Remsen

Undefeated Kiaran McLaughlin runner Mohaymen remains the most exciting Kentucky Derby 2016 prospect in the country after a convincing victory in the Grade 2 Remsen Stakes.

Mohaymen has been the head honcho since I started my Derby list Sept 30 and the $2.2 million purchase is certainly living up to lofty expectations. The son of Tapit is growing up fast and is spending the winter in Florida.

Graded Recaps (Derby Points Races)

G2 Remsen (11-28-15, 96 BSF): Mohaymen ran his record to 3-for-3 with an easy 1-1/2 length victory over Flexibility. Gift Box was a clear 3rd and Sail Ahoy finished 4th. Mohaymen has been my top ranked Derby contender since I started my list on Sept 30 and he continues to improve for McLaughlin.

G2 Kentucky Jockey Club (11-28-15, 87 BSF): Turf specialist Airoforce loved the wet track at Churchill Downs on Nov 28 and rallied outside to a clear win by 1.75 lengths. He must still prove himself on a fast dirt track for Casse but he is obviously a promising sort heading into 2016. Mor Spirit might have run the best race for Baffert. The latter shipped from SoCal, caught a wet track, did all of the pace dirty work, and gamely held the place over late runner Mo Tom. Stalker Gun Runner lost his punch and ended up 4th.