Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

-Keelerman — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:45:43 GMT

The quest for live longshots has begun! Here are my thoughts on a three longshots that I think can finish in the Kentucky Derby superfecta: cs.bloodhorse.com/.../three-derby-longshots-to-consider.aspx

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

JayJay — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 21:33:16 GMT

Vinceremos' workout was kind of on the slow side. I've read Todd is still not 100% he'll go with him in the Derby and with this slow work, that might just be the case.

Did Ring Weekend really get sick or they opted to go with Commanding Curve ? I just read the article here on BH and it sounds like it's all made up. He spiked a fever and they were on it and nothing serious, he'll be in the hyperbaric chamber etc, etc, etc...so he won't make the Derby. I really wanted Ring in there to set the pace because he's the real speed, now Wildcat Red will most likely have California Chrome and I hope they duel each other all the way until the far turn.

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

-Keelerman — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 14:54:12 GMT

DRF.com has reported that Ring Weekend came down with a fever this morning and is out of the Derby. Thus, Commanding Curve has entered the twentieth position on the points list, and Pablo Del Monte is the new bubble horse.

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

Rusty Weisner — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 13:56:31 GMT

JayJay and derbygal,

Congratulations on the win. It is nice to have that Derby money. From what I see everyone around here has had some good picks/fortune lately. Your pick was pretty nice, too, Keelerman.

I'm glad Bayern's not in the Derby; it would have just sown doubt in my mind.

Keelerman,

If I win over $1000 on Derby day I get to go the Preakness.

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derbygal — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 03:34:08 GMT

Thanks Keelerman; It looked to me that the race was between the #6 E.B. and #1 Bayern. If Chitu was going to run he would have been my pick.

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JayJay — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 03:06:02 GMT

Thanks Keelerman! I figured no one can keep up with Bayern except for speedy Bob. I didn't think the bumping cost EB that much momentum although Rosie did carry them 2 paths. The .50 super got me my Derby money :)

That was a nice run by Myositis Dan, I thought he actually caught the 2 at the wire...man, was that a tight photo finish or what.

Good luck with your Derby picks Keelerman! Hope BH sends you to Churchill Downs!

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

-Keelerman — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:26:54 GMT

JayJay;

Congratulations to you as well on selecting Embellishing Bob to win the Derby Trial! Great job!

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

-Keelerman — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:24:22 GMT

In case anyone is wondering, the disqualification of Bayern from first place in the Derby Trial has virtually eliminated any chance he might have had at securing a spot in the Derby, since the $32,400 he earned for second place puts him only 22nd on the Kentucky Derby points list at this time.

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

-Keelerman — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:19:38 GMT

Derbygal, great call with Embellishing Bob in the Derby Trial! That was quite a race!

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Little Bill — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:17:47 GMT

Except for the bumping, great race.

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Mike from Michigan — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:40:00 GMT

It's about 22 minutes to post for the Derby Trial and I know Bayern will probably go off at even money, but I'm gonna take a shot with Big Sugar Soda here. I've kind of had my eye on him since early this year and I think he was pretty green early on, but he seems to be maturing these past couple of months and could surprise Bayern here. It will be a tall task, but I think he's got a shot. We will see in about 20 minutes.

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Little Bill — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:36:50 GMT

I'm using Big Sugar Soda with the 1 and 10.

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derbygal — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:20:37 GMT

Keelerman;

I'll take a shot with #6 Embellishing Bob in the Derby Trial.

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Little Bill — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 00:24:10 GMT

Just saw a Woodford Reserve commercial,looked new to me. Promoting their product and the sport. It was great. That's how you do it.

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

-Keelerman — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 22:32:19 GMT

Rusty Weisner;

No, but that would be fun! :) Will you be at Pimlico for the Preakness?

JayJay;

Thanks for your thoughts! It's great to see you here. Good luck in the Derby Trial!

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JayJay — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 21:11:18 GMT

Keelerman : I was intrigued by Myositis Dan but decided on the maiden winner Embellishing Bob for my trifecta. I'm going to play him with Bayern and Spot. I'll add MD and Laddie Boy on the bottom for the super.

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Rusty Weisner — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 19:06:08 GMT

Keelerman,

Departing is a horse I lost some money on in the Preakness last year. I split most of my money between Orb and Oxbow, but I also had him in exactas with them. I don't know what it was Preakness Day (they said the rail was unusually slow that day), but he had a fine campaign after that.

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Rusty Weisner — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 18:58:10 GMT

Keelerman,

Does bloodhorse send you on assignment to Louisville, Baltimore, New York?

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-Keelerman — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:40:51 GMT

Another notable name in the upcoming entries is Vyjack, winner of last year's Gotham Stakes (gr. III) and Jerome Stakes (gr. II). He will make his first start since a sixth-place finish in the Haskell Invitational when he starts in a seven-furlong allowance race at Aqueduct on Sunday.

Also, El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) winner Tamarando will make his turf debut later this afternoon in the nine-furlong Snow Chief Stakes at Santa Anita. It should be a good race!

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

-Keelerman — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:15:14 GMT

Departing, winner of the Illinois Derby (gr. III), West Virginia Derby (gr. II), and Super Derby (gr. II) last year, is scheduled to make his seasonal debut in a one-mile allowance race this Wednesday at Churchill Downs: www.equibase.com/.../CD043014USA-EQB.html

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

-Keelerman — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:09:57 GMT

Looks like there are two scratches so far from the Derby Trial Stakes. One is Chitu, whose scratch was announced on Wednesday, and the other is Bitters 'n Bourbon.

re: Who Will Win the Derby Trial?

-Keelerman — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 16:47:17 GMT

It has been confirmed that Bayern will start in the Derby Trial Stakes this evening: www.drf.com/.../bayern-stay-derby-trial-kentucky-derby-unlikely

Also, in case anyone missed the announcement, Corey Lanerie will be aboard Harry's Holiday in the Kentucky Derby.

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Brontexx — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 15:52:41 GMT

My bad not 3-4-7 4-3-8 but pilots were hof

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Brontexx — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 15:45:12 GMT

Im going back to the future and using the HOF as my key as in back in the day with the 3-4-7 tri and the humans that piloted those beasts to win the tri.The numbers wont line up or will they?

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Brontexx — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 15:40:05 GMT

I think I have decided to stick with the same link that I have won a tri and three exactas with.I am leaning towards a contrarian bet if there is one, leaving the obvious out of the tri and his last race cohorts in the tri.