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There are, of course, many different routes to the GI Kentucky Derby, but which of the numerous trials have proved the most reliable pointers to Derby success over the last 20 years? Well, if you are a fan of Afleet Alex’s son Materiality, you will be reassured to know that the GI Florida Derby has been the most dependable, with Thunder Gulch, Monarchos, Barbaro, Big Brown and Orb all going on to success at Churchill Downs.