Nadal, Midnight Bisou Remain on Top in NTRA Polls

A quiet weekend of racing resulted in a static set of results for the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association polls as unbeaten grade 1 winner Nadal and champion Midnight Bisou maintained their advantages in the Top 3-Year-Old Poll and Top Thoroughbred Poll, respectively. 

With no graded stakes taking place last week as more tracks work to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, movement was at a premium in both rankings. The top 10 in the sophomore poll featured no positional changes with Nadal holding for a second straight week after earning 19 first-place votes and 375 points. The son of Blame  captured the second division of the Arkansas Derby (G1) May 2, his fourth win in as many starts.

Sitting solidly in second position again is Curlin Florida Derby (G1) winner Tiz the Law, who still garnered big respect with 18 first-place votes and 362 points.

Reigning champion older dirt female Midnight Bisou, second in the $20 million Saudi Cup in her seasonal bow Feb. 29, continues to lead the Top Thoroughbred Poll with 29 first-place votes and 385 points.

NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll

Rank, Horse, Points (first-place votes)

1. Nadal    375 (19)

2. Tiz the Law    362 (18)

3. Charlatan    327 (2)

4. Authentic    286 (1)

5. King Guillermo    187

6. Honor A. P.    152

7. Sole Volante    112

8. Ete Indien    105

9. Maxfield    71

10. Basin    58

NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

Rank, Horse, Points (first-place votes)

1. Midnight Bisou    385 (29)

2. Mucho Gusto    313

3. By My Standards    290 (2)

4. Zulu Alpha    200 (1)

5. Ce Ce    187

6. Tom's d'Etat    144

7. Maximum Security    119 (7)

8. Whitmore    91

9. Mr Freeze    85

10T. Warrior's Charge    49

10T. Code of Honor    49