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Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders

American Pharoah (Bob Baffert, trainer; Victor Espinoza, jockey). The horse had a breathtaking performance to win the Arkansas Derby by eight lengths. He had two overpowering wins at 3 after a 2-year-old championship season followed by an injury. He has won four in a row after finishing fifth in his first career start. Next start: Kentucky Derby. Odds: 5-1.

American Pharoah (Bob Baffert, trainer; Victor Espinoza, jockey). The horse had a breathtaking performance to win the Arkansas Derby by eight lengths. He had two overpowering wins at 3 after a 2-year-old championship season followed by an injury. He has won four in a row after finishing fifth in his first career start. Next start: Kentucky Derby. Odds: 5-1.   (Danny Johnston / Associated Press)

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Too close to call?

Take your pick: Dortmund, American Pharoah or American Pharoah, Dortmund.

Both are beyond worthy favorites for the Kentucky Derby in less than three weeks. And who knows? By post time they could wind up as co-favorites.

For now, the here’s the verdict: In a photo finish, it’s big, bold, unbeaten Dortmund over his swift, smooth-striding stablemate American Pharoah.

Dortmund is No. 1 in the Associated Press’ final Run to the Roses Top 10 Derby contenders, and ends up going wire to wire in the weekly rankings. Here’s how the rest of AP’s Top 10 shapes up.

3. Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem (Todd Pletcher, trainer; John Velazquez, jockey). The Blue Grass winner is Pletcher’s top contender. The horse previously won the Tampa Bay Derby and brings a 4 for 5 mark to the Derby. His only loss was a runner-up finish in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. Next start: Kentucky Derby. Odds: 10-1.   (Garry Jones / Associated Press)

6. Materiality

Materiality (Todd Pletcher, trainer; John Velazquez, jockey). The Florida Derby winner worked 4 furlongs in 48.41 at Palm Beach Downs on April 11 and is bound for Churchill Downs on April 21. He comes into the Kentucky Derby undefeated in three races. Next start: Kentucky Derby. Odds: 12-1.   (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)

8. Far Right

Far Right (Ron Moquett, trainer; Mike Smith, jockey). He finished strong to gain distant second in the Arkansas Derby and earn needed points. He previously won Smarty Jones and Southwest. Next start: Kentucky Derby. Odds: 39-1.   (Danny Johnston / Associated Press)

9. Mubtaahij

Mubtaahij (Mike De Kock, trainer; Christophe Soumillon, jockey). After the results of the preps in Arkansas and California, it was tough to see the UAE Derby winner as factor in the big race. Nonetheless, he won his prep impressively, too. Next start: Kentucky Derby. Odds: 8-1.   (MARWAN NAAMANI / AFP/Getty Images)

10. Upstart (pictured at left)

Upstart (Rick Violette Jr., trainer; Jose Ortiz, jockey). He is the Florida Derby runner-up after finishing first in Fountain of Youth and being DQ’d to second for questionable interference. Next start: Kentucky Derby. Odds: 18-1.   (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)

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