March 30 (UPI) -- Finally, some legitimate favorites seem to be showing up in the scramble toward the Kentucky Derby.
While the international big boys were slugging it out on Saturday's Dubai World Cup program, an injury to highly regarded Paladin, a runaway victory by Renegade in the Arkansas Derby and a squeaker of a win by Commandment in the Florida Derby put a bit of structure to the Run for the Roses field.
There was lots more action around North America, as well.
The Road to the Roses
The Daily Racing Form initially reported Saturday that Paladin will be out of action through the summer with an injured ankle. He was the top individual choice in last weekend's Kentucky Derby future wager and joins earlier Derby favorite and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Ted Noffey on the sidelines.
