In a current poll of readers on Equibase.com, the question is being asked: "Who would get your vote for champion 3-year-old?"

With 1,464 returns in, the unquestioned leader with 751 votes, or 51%, is Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up Animal Kingdom, the son of Leroidesanimaux. In second place is Caleb's Posse (318, 22%), followed by Shackleford (246, 17%). All others received 149 votes, or 10%.