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05-01-2010, 12:20 PM
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Perhaps because there isn't isn't an accomplished, fast horse in the race? Or that 3/4's of the field is just happy to be there and is hoping for a miracle? Or perhaps you are an experienced racing fan with a small sense of history and already know that this edition wont be featured on ESPN classic in 20 years? Or maybe the over the top overhyping of the race rings a little hollow? Or you are just hungover/depressed that one of the top 10 horses of all time got beat again and your Racheal Alexandra rookie cards are now worth less than your Rafael Palmiero rookie cards are?
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05-01-2010, 12:29 PM
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I'm not as hyped up about it as in previous years, but it's THE DERBY. It's the 1st jewel in the TC.
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05-01-2010, 12:55 PM
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05-01-2010, 01:13 PM
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Well said Chuck and Math.
I can't make a solid case against all but a couple of horses. Everyone is laughing at Homeboykris. Isnt he a grade 1 winning two year old that beat SuperSaver and Nobles promise, two horses that are bound to take plenty of money? Isnt he running for a trainer that is known to be pretty good with the layoff and the needle? Isnt his jockey the number 1 jockey in the country right now? My point isn't about who Im betting. I am just saying that this race is muddled garbage. From a beyer perspective alone, can anyone remember a derby that was even close to being this bad? Still, Im a junkie. I will watch.
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05-01-2010, 01:34 PM
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05-01-2010, 01:08 PM
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1st post at 9:30 CST in the morning is a pain.
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I am being asked to do yard work outside but come on 94 minutes this is slow death
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05-01-2010, 03:34 PM
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05-01-2010, 12:59 PM
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That nails the way I feel. Plus this being the 2nd Derby in a row in gloomy weather and slop doesn't help. I know it's making me lazy in my handicapping. I'll still venture down to the Los Alamitos OTB in about an hour to place my Derby bet though. Then back to Disneyland. Second year in a row watching the Derby while on a road trip. After several sorts I'm back to something I posted earlier this week I wouldn't do. Go with SC and LAL hitting the board. SC getting a nice trip, and Gomez finding a way to get LAL up there.
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