Fountain of Youth winner Sovereignty is the 8-5 morning line favorite in Saturday's $1 million Florida Derby, but he faces a talented group of rivals in the major Kentucky Derby qualifier; Gulfstream Park will also host the Gulfstream Park Oaks for Kentucky Oaks contenders.

There are no sure things in racing, but bettors shouldn't be given too much flak for thinking and behaving accordingly about White Abarrio in the $165,000 Ghostzapper (G3) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.

Coal Battle and Cornucopian are leading contenders in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby, a major Kentucky Derby qualifier, and Kentucky Oaks prospects will square off in the $750,000 Fantasy Stakes

Brisnet Speed ratings for Kentucky Thoroughbred racing March 17-23

The biggest and brightest stages have not generally been kind to Saudi Crown, who nonetheless has bankrolled more than $3.2 million in earnings. However, Saturday's $500,000 Oaklawn Mile (G3) appears to be one of those spots the Grade 1 veteran can shine in.

Top Brisnet Class ratings for North American Thoroughbred racing March 17-23

Brisnet Speed ratings for North American Thoroughbred stakes races March 17-23

Brisnet Speed ratings for Southern California Thoroughbred racing March 17-23

Brisnet Speed ratings for New York Thoroughbred racing March 17-23

Brisnet Speed ratings for Louisiana Thoroughbred racing March 17-23

Brisnet Speed ratings for Florida Thoroughbred racing March 17-23

Brisnet Speed ratings for Arkansas Thoroughbred racing March 17-23

Thoroughbred racing North American trainer/jockey statistics for March 25