'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Chief Wallabee (Constitution), the GII Coolmore Fountain of Youth runner-up last month in his second start, was named the narrow 2-1 morning-line favorite and will break from post 2 over eight rivals for next Saturday's $1-million GI Curlin Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park.Wathnan Racing's Commandment (Into Mischief), the Fountain of Youth winner trained by Brad Cox, is second on the morning line at 5-2 from post 4.Like Commandment, Centennial Farms entry Nearly (Not This Time) takes a three-race win streak into the Florida Derby off a victory in the GIII Holy Bull Stakes Jan. 31. The third choice on the morning line at 3-1, he will start from post 6.The Puma (Essential Quality) (9-2), trained by Gustavo Delgado, ran second to Chief Wallabee at Gulfstream in his unveiling, then ran third in the Sam F. Davis before his upset victory in the GIII Tampa Bay Derby March 7, both going 1 1/16 miles. He drew post 8 Saturday.The field is completed by Sam F. Davis runner-up Wayne's Law (Tiz the Law) (15-1), Timeless Victory (By My Standards) (20-1), Gregarious (Mo Town) (50-1), Albus (Yaupon) (20-1), and Redland Rebels (Uncle Chuck) (15-1)A total of 10 stakes, five graded, worth $2.675 million in purses comprise a 14-race Florida Derby Day program with a first post time of 11:30 a.m. ET. FIELD IS SET The $1,000,000 Curlin Florida Derby G1 is loaded with talent!Future stars, Derby dreams, and a huge showdown await.Who's your pick? #GulfstreamPark #ChampionshipMeet pic.twitter.com/11He2cXaMN— Gulfstream Park (@GulfstreamPark) March 21, 2026The post ‘Rising Star’ Chief Wallabee Named 2-1 Morning-Line Favorite For Florida Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.