Check this blog daily for all the latest updates on Kentucky Derby contenders and other news as the Run for the Roses is now just 12 days away.

Wiseguy horse works: Louisiana and Arkansas Derby runner-up Nehro, who is likely to draw plenty of support at the windows, had a maintenance work Monday morning, going a relaxed five furlongs in 1:02.81 over a sloppy Churchill strip. With rider Carlos Roses - who has galloped the likes of Curlin - aboard, the colt looked into the infield down the stretch but finished willingly, getting his final quarter in :24.87 and galloping out in 1:17.02.

California work: Santa Anita Derby runner-up Comma To The Top worked five furlongs at Hollywood in 1:02.40 with Derby jockey Pat Valenzuela aboard. He'll work again Sunday before flying to Kentucky next Tuesday.

Factoring it in: Trainer Bob Baffert was on hand as The Factor galloped for the first time since arriving at Churchill Downs. The colt, who was among the Derby favorites until a poor effort in the Arkansas Derby, flipped his palate in that race; Baffert said afterward the colt underwent a myectomy, a common and relatively minor throat surgery to correct the problem. A decision is expected to be forthcoming on the colt's Derby status.

Mo on the move: Eclipse champion Uncle Mo was a handful as he galloped a mile and a half a day in advance of his first serious work since losing the Wood Memorial.

Weather watch: Louisville has been soaked by nearly four inches of rain in the past four days, causing flooding along the banks of the Ohio River. A break isn't expected until Thursday, with some sun possible for Churchill's opening weekend.