Kentucky Derby Update…
April 14, 2012 4:44 pm Horseracing Handicapping, My POVHistory, but not historic… at least not obviously historic.
We’ve witnessed greatness fall to mediocrity… we’ve watched mediocrity gain greatness… We’re seeing the Kentucky Derby field more clearly now that there are only 3 weeks to wait for it.
And that 3 weeks is critical. Is it too short a time to come back from a big race and run a mile and a quarter? Can an easy win in the Arkansas Derby mean that Bodemeister ran too fast and hurt his chances to win the Kentucky Derby – OR – did it mean that he had no problem with the field today, no problem with the track today… and depending upon how he comes out of this race… will he be a favorite on the 1st day of May?
The other prep race was only an hour earlier, so the same question arise for the winner of the Blue Grass Stakes. Will Dullahan come out of it ready to go on Derby day? He had a much, much tougher battle with the favorite Hansen and I believe that they both eliminated themselves from contention in the Kentucky Derby.
So, who does that leave? Ok, here are the top five contenders as I see it today. Keep in mind, this can and will change as we get closer to the Derby.
In no particular order:
Union Rags
I’ll Have Another
Creative Cause
Bodemeister
Gemologist
My pick today? Maybe the Santa Anita Derby will produce the winner this year. That’s only happened 8 times in the past (with one Triple Crown Winner: Affirmed did it in 1978). Despite the dismal LA – Louisville past performances… I’m currently picking “I’ll Have Another” to win the Derby.
Take that to the bank… or better still: stay tuned!
Tags: kentucky derby
April 17th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Thank you for some other informative web site. Where else could I get that type of information written in such a perfect approach? I have a challenge that I am simply now running on, and I have been at the glance out for such info.
April 17th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
My brother suggested I would possibly like this website. He was once entirely right. This put up actually made my day. You cann’t consider just how much time I had spent for this information! Thank you!
April 17th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
I’m really impressed along with your writing abilities as smartly as with the structure to your blog. Is this a paid subject or did you customize it yourself? Either way stay up the excellent high quality writing, it is uncommon to see a nice blog like this one these days..
April 18th, 2012 at 4:07 am
Awesome issues here. I am very glad to see your article. Thank you so much and I am having a look forward to touch you. Will you kindly drop me a mail?
April 18th, 2012 at 5:10 am
Undeniably consider that which you stated. Your favorite reason appeared to be at the web the easiest factor to take note of. I say to you, I certainly get irked while other people consider concerns that they plainly don’t recognize about. You controlled to hit the nail upon the highest and defined out the entire thing with no need side effect , other people could take a signal. Will likely be again to get more. Thank you
April 19th, 2012 at 8:02 am
Thanks a lot for sharing this with all of us you actually realize what you are talking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also seek advice from my site =). We can have a link exchange arrangement between us!
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:57 am
Hi there, I found your blog by the use of Google even as looking for a related topic, your web site got here up, it appears good. I have added to my favourites|added to bookmarks.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Today is documentation weather, isn’t it?
December 18th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
I was recommended this web site by my cousin.thats nice site of dos casinos online
and it is a big centre of every man who likes casino I am now not certain whether this post is write as no one else
recognize such specified about my trouble. You are incredible! Thank you!