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  • My Derby Thoughts

    My first thought is how disgusting Mint Julips are so I will be having a few BEERS.

    To me I believe there are 3 horses I could list on top.
    2-Steppenwolfer
    7- Bob and John
    8- Barbaro

    The arguments against the 2 are "He hasn't beaten Lawyer Ron in 3 tries". My thought is Lawyer Ron appears to be a horse for the course at Oaklawn, speed and front runner favoring. I really was impressed in how 'wolfer maneuvered through the field at the Ark Derby, an important trait in the derby. I also LOVED the effort 2 back in the Rebel. The 5 wide comment looked more like 6-7 to me as the inside horse was well off the rail at the turn.

    The 7 Bob and John sure was impressive in the Wood pressing the pace and taking over. He came out of the race in great shape, posting 2 bullets and a great 7f work.

    Barbaro does nothing but win and if workouts are any indication he sure likes Churchill.

    A few comments on others I believe will be getting some play...
    Jazill- I wasn't impressed with the "strong" close at the Wood due to the slow final fractions and it appearred to me that the Jocks in the front eased a bit at the end.

    Sinister Minister should set the pace and feel a BUNCH of pressure from the other front runners here. Also a front running win at Keeneland is downgraded by me as this track is traditionally speed favoring. Storm Treasure I think is a better choice out of this race with more upside.

    Point Determined - Second best in 5 horse race doesn't impress me. Placed to AP carrying 116 2 back

    Cause to believe seems to have emptied after the Ill Derby. A bullet at GG again doesn't impress and his work at CD is average.

    Lawyer Ron - Again I trink he is at his best at Oak and there is TOOOO much speed here.

    I have other opinions but for now 2-7-8 all to win and an exacta box.

    Enjoy the Sport of Kings my friends......it only gets better from here!!!!!
    Remember the three R's:
    Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

  • #2
    I feel Barbaro is the horse to beat, good luck tomorrow.
    Records:

    NCAA Hoops (38-34-2, +4.59*)
    NFL Sides (34-25, +12.15*)
    NFL Totals (18-14-1, +8.23*)
    NCAA Foots Plays (65-48-4, +21.47*)
    NBA Plays (4-1-0, +5.92*)

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    • #3
      A real biker would have drove up to leesburg for the bike fest.

      Signed

      Uncle Bob

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Tomorrows Paper
        I feel Barbaro is the horse to beat, good luck tomorrow.
        Congrats TP

        This horse is a MONSTER!!!!!!.....
        Remember the three R's:
        Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

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