Knicks Go Continues to Lead NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

Korea Racing Authority's 5-year-old Knicks Go , the leading contender for the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 6 at Del Mar, retained his top ranking for the 10th consecutive week in this week's National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll. A winner of four of six starts this year including his last three races, Knicks Go received 23 first-place votes and 340 points. He is trained by Brad Cox.

St. George Stable's 5-year-old mare Letruska  remained in second place in the poll with six first place votes and 310 points following an impressive victory in the Oct. 10 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (G1) at Keeneland. Trained by Fausto Gutierrez, Letruska is a leading contender for the Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1).

Another Cox trainee, Godolphin's 3-year-old standout colt Essential Quality , who is expected to take on elders for the first time in the Breeders' Cup Classic, remained in third place in this week's poll with seven first place votes and 300 points.

NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

Rank, Horse, Points (first-place votes)

1. Knicks Go    340 (23)

2. Letruska    310 (6)

3. Essential Quality    300 (7)

4. Hot Rod Charlie     156

5. Jackie's Warrior     154

6. Medina Spirit     130

7. Gamine     127

8. Art Collector     98

9. Max Player     85

10. Domestic Spending     70