Post Derby 2008

If you read my picks before the race, they were obviously meant for mud. Big Brown ran a very big race from the 20 hole running four or five wide the whole way and was much the best. Eight Belles, I can’t say enough about how good she ran and to have such a tragedy after the race was unbelievable. There has been a lot of discussion about dirt verses artificial surface, but I absolutely do not feel the track was at fault whatsoever.

I think Big Brown could be a Triple Crown winner and I don’t see any challengers waiting in the wings for him. He will have to beat himself. Racing could use a Triple Crown winner and it is very good that UPS has jumped in with some corporate sponsorship. After the tragedy with the filly the focus needs to go elsewhere.

Friday’s weather was a bit rough, but Saturday was picture perfect. I hope your Derby was profitable.

There is a big pick six carry over ($410,599) this Wednesday after Derby as there is every year and Wednesdays card is usually pitiful, as it is this year. There is also a bet called the Super Hi Five where you have to (pick the first five horses in order) in the last race. That Carry over is $331,000. You have plenty of time to handicap these two bets, so get busy!

Derby Day 2008

It is Derby Day and I hate to tell you I haven’t really made any picks yet. But, it has rained for the last 20 hours and it supposed to end by noon today. The track may be listed fast at Derby Time, but it will still be soft. In a rare move, they did not open the track for training this morning. The sealed the track and left it alone.
I think the off track could make Big Brown, Muddy Brown by the end of the day. But then again if he gets an easy lead the track could play to speed as it did with Speedy Jones a few years ago.
Of course I have to root for Z Humor (by Distorted Humor) as he could have another big day as he has two other horses on the card in Stakes that are alive and should run good. (Spinmaster and Hysterical Lady)
To make this quick, I am going with Colonel John, Z Humor and Pyro as I think he will bounce back from his race. I think Court Vision and Eight Belles can hit the board.
Have a nice Derby!!