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Originally Posted by Merlinsky
My mom was the only person I knew who picked him that year and the only reason she did was she was a huge Pat Day fan. She was like 'oh Pat's on Lil E. Tee? That's my horse.' Now that he's retired, she goes for the greys.
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I have that telecast of the Kentucky Derby on VHS from beginning to end.
Just watched it a couple weeks ago to get myself pumped for Kentucky Derby prep season much like I watch old baseball movies and games for MLB Opening Pitch.
Thankfully for my wagering self in Lil E. Tee's year I was living in pre-internet and non-OTB South Carolina.
I was a solid believer in the hype of Arazi, and the lack of pedigree for Lil E. Tee.
Sorry to see Lil E. Tee pass.
Age 20 seems too young for a Kentucky Derby Champion.