DERBY 136: Jocks nearly finalized; Bejarano gets Line of David..
 

With Ramon Dominguez signing on to ride RULE, most Derby mounts are assigned...

NOBLE'S PROMISE and INTERACTIF, both uncertain to start in the Derby, have no riders associated with them, and Sadler has yet to officially name Jon Court for LINE OF DAVID.

Finally, Edgar Prado has 'lost' the mount on Rick Dutrow trainee HOMEBOY KRIS, as fallout from the problematic Comely ride on She'll Be Doggone that upset Anthony Dutrow. Dutrow has lined up Joel Rosario.

Here are the rest of the prospective Derby runners and their riders:

1 Lookin At Lucky - Garrett Gomez
2 Noble's Promise - Willie Martinez
3 Rule - Ramon Dominguez
4 Sidney's Candy - Joe Talamo
5 Eskendereya - John Velazquez
6 Line of David - Jon Court
7 Mission Impazible - Rajiv Maragh
8 Ice Box - Jose Lezcano
9 Stately Victor - Alan Garcia
10 Endorsement - Robby Albarado

11 Conveyance - Martin Garcia
12 American Lion - David Flores
13 Dublin - Terry Thompson
14 Super Saver - Calvin Borel
15 Discreetly Mine - Javier Castellano
16 Dean’s Kitten - Cornelio Velasquez
17 Interactif - Rafael Bejarano
18 Awesome Act - Julian Leparoux
19 Paddy O'Prado - Kent Desormeaux
20 Homeboykris - Joel Rosario
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21 Jackson Bend - Mike Smith
22 Backtalk - Miguel Mena

I'm sure Prado is crying in his Cheerios over losing the mount on Homeboykris.

How much is last place? :)

If Mine that Bird was 50-1, what would Homeboykris be on the tote board? I'd have to imagine even higher. He would probably be the most improbable Derby winner ever. I sincerely hope Dutrow et. al. reconsider.

Guesses on who gets the mount?

I vote for Backtalk when he greases in.

I don't know, Steve, but you would think if they were REALLY pissed at Edgar they would make him ride Homeboykris.

Do they let bugs ride in the Derby?

I think HBK will finish in the Top 10 Andy. Better than half the field.

I'm sure you have a terrific chance of getting someone to book your action on that.

NT

HBK? Are we anticipating some sweet chin music?

Nakatani?

Could create a conflict for Dominguez if Eightyfiveinafifty goes in the Derby.

Not looking for that, just saying with his style he will pass some horrendously dead horses in the stretch. And no I don't see him hitting the board....but somebody has to be 8th.

Maybe they can get Rudy out the lab and he can ride the plug.

I'd like to see that tool and former NY apprentice Berrios Cruz ride him and if he beats home half the field he can stand up and give the big whip/fist pump he gives when he wins a 10K starter allowance on the inner in December or January.

It's too bad Nicky's Boy is AWOL. She could fill out your exacta.

Nothing like a speed type with physical issues to split the field in this year's Derby.

i wouldent want prado on kns right now hes weak..and wont make winning moves anymore..at least as of late gulfstream/aq.

I laughed.