Can someone explain the Colonel John silliness to me?

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Not saying it wasn't a mistake. I think Court Vision might quite possibly be the slowest Derby horse of all time but when we are talking the 2nd or 3rd choice in the Derby I do think it needs to be factored in. I'm just seeing underwhelming evidence as to why I should play this horse and tons of reason to play against him.

If you believe Court Vision is the slowest Derby horse ever it's obvious that you are not familiar with Saarland.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/horse...ley-column.htm

ESPN had a reporter following this slug throughout the prep races.
This is only a link with early April doings of this horse.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print...253&type=story