2011 Kentucky Derby

[B-Valvs]

I just wanted to remind everyone to watch the 137th Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 7th.

The entries should be officially posted tomorrow, but for now, here are the contenders (not in post position order):

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses

Once the entries are up, maybe we can do a pick the winner contest for fun. I know I'll be posting my selections.

8-)

[Webb]

I always look forward to my local pub sponsoring a little (technically illegal) gambling on a sport I know nothing about.

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[BigTruck]

I bet the fastest one wins.  8-)

[B-Valvs]

[quote]I bet the fastest one wins.

[Steve M]

Two cookies on Uncle Mo to place. I believe in blind luck. I think I'll watch the Derby this year. It may be time I start watching horses perform. Considering pro sports seem to be going to the dogs. (NFL)

[B-Valvs]

Two cookies on Uncle Mo to place. I believe in blind luck. I think I'll watch the Derby this year. It may be time I start watching horses perform. Considering pro sports seem to be going to the dogs. (NFL)

It's funny that you say that because if you think about it, racehorses are pro athletes. Some love it, some hate it, some are champions and others suck. It's like any other sport.

8-)

[B-Valvs]

The field is official:

http://www1.drf.com/tc/kentuckyderby/20 ... by-pps.pdf

[b]Race Info:

Churchill Downs - May 7, 2011

Race 11 - 6:24 PM

[Steve M]

Well Uncle Mo has been pulled from the derby due to an illness. 19 entrants left now.

[B-Valvs]

Wow, that's a shock. This will change everyone's bets.

8-)

[B-Valvs]

Revised for the scratch:

My Selections:

3, 8, 15, 19

1st:

#3 Twice the Appeal: Looking for some value with this one. Was an impressive mid-pack winner at Sunland Park. Picks up Calvin Borel, which is a huge plus. Look for him up the rail late. Could be outclassed here.

2nd:

#8 Dialed In: Very impressive in the Florida Derby. Will look the repeat in a similar fashion. Leparoux is a plus. Will be the favorite. Use this one.

3rd:

#15 Midnight Interlude

4th:

#19 Nehro: There will be a lot of closers in this race and I think Nehro will be one of them. Could just miss.

[Steve M]

Only one pick for now.. 'Dialed In'

[B-Valvs]

Only one pick for now.. 'Dialed In'

He will definately be a strong contendor from way of the pace.

This is a tough race to pick. You can make a case for a lot of these horses.

8-)

[Steve M]

I loved watching that.. and I'm quite acustomed to being wrong! 

[B-Valvs]

Only 1 of my top 4 came in.  This field was as wide open as they come. Great race!

8-)