Does anyone have any picks or thoughts for the Derby? With Eskendereya out, it appears the field is much more wide open. Everthing points to a very fast opening pace that could setup nicely for a closer.

 

Looks like 82 and a 40% chance of rain for the First Saturday in May.

But beautiful weather for the Great Steamboat Race... which I guess is as good a reason as any to go down to Waterfront Park, drink some beer and eat a load of fried food at the Chow Wagon.

 

Haven't really picked my favorites for the race yet. With finals over my head, I haven't spent as much time looking at the field as I would like. I will make this prediction though: Todd Pletcher will remain oh-for-lifetime in the Derby. Bad luck, Todd, I just don't see it happening this year.

Ice Box flying late... Wish he were a little off the rail though.

Anyone be at the track this coming Thursday and Friday with me? I was also there this past Saturday and rode the elevator with Bob Baffert. He did not give me any tips :irked:

The draw:

 

Post Pos. Horse Odds

 

1. Lookin At Lucky 3-1

 

2. Ice Box 10-1

 

3. Noble’s Promise 12-1

 

4. Super Saver 15-1

 

5. Line of David 30-1

 

6. Stately Victor 30-1

 

7. American Lion 30-1

 

8. Dean’s Kitten 50-1

 

9. Make Music For Me 50-1

 

10. Paddy O’Prado 20-1

 

11. Devil May Care 10-1

 

12. Conveyance 12-1

 

13. Jackson Bend 15-1

 

14. Mission Impazible 20-1

 

15. Discreetly Mine 30-1

 

16. Awesome Act 10-1

 

17. Dublin 12-1

 

18. Backtalk 50-1

 

19. Homeboykris 50-1

 

20. Sidney’s Candy 5-1

I won two box seats to the Oaks, and will definately be there. Will watch the Derby from home. Not sure who I am picking yet.

The two morning-line favorites Wednesday ended up in the Nos. 1 and 20 positions. The No. 1 spot has produced more Derby winners than any other, but none since Ferdinand in 1986. Only two horses have won from the No. 20 position since 1900: Clyde van Dusen in 1929 and Big Brown in 2008.

Get the mint julep's ready!!!

My entire bankroll will be on Paddy O'Prado.

20X your bankroll would be nice.

I'll be at both unless the rain keeps me away from Derby.

Somebody find out who the mudders are!

Somebody find out who the mudders are!

Line of David!

Anyone be at the track this coming Thursday and Friday with me? I was also there this past Saturday and rode the elevator with Bob Baffert. He did not give me any tips :irked:

 

My wife and I will be there Friday and Saturday. Sitting in Section 115.