Derby field, where they should go, Preakness possibles

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by justindew

If anyone wants to offer me 4-1 on Animal Kingdom winning the Triple Crown, I will take it right now. I don't see any of the Derby also-rans turning the tables in the Preakness or Belmont. And the new-shooters are nothing special.

I'd lay that, but I don't know if I can muster up enough capital to get a whale like you excited.

[slotdirt]

I think I read that yesterday was the slowest first half mile split for a Derby since 1947. No point really other than to mention that fact.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I think I read that yesterday was the slowest first half mile split for a Derby since 1947. No point really other than to mention that fact.

Over a very quick racetrack. But yet, we're supposed to believe the pace was 'decent'.

[horseofcourse]

If Animal Kingdom wins the triple crown just shoot me in the head.

[herkhorse]

Originally Posted by horseofcourse

If Animal Kingdom wins the triple crown just shoot me in the head.

I'd rather see freddymo eat his program.

[slotdirt]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Over a very quick racetrack. But yet, we're supposed to believe the pace was 'decent'.

Honestly? It was just a very weirdly run race. Zero excuses for Shackleford, I know that much.

[justindew]

I'm 100% serious about taking 4-1 on AK winning the Triple Crown. Here is my logic...

He'll be 9-5 in the Preakness, which I obviously belive he will win. Then he will be 3-5 in the Belmont. So at 4-1, I'm getting value...

..but not much, clearly. It sounds like I could have gotten better than 4-1 from this group. Dumb move by me. Should have asked for at least 6-1.

But I'll keep my word. I'll lay $100 to the first person to PM me.

[pweizer]

Originally Posted by justindew

I'm 100% serious about taking 4-1 on AK winning the Triple Crown. Here is my logic...

He'll be 9-5 in the Preakness, which I obviously belive he will win. Then he will be 3-5 in the Belmont. So at 4-1, I'm getting value...

..but not much, clearly. It sounds like I could have gotten better than 4-1 from this group. Dumb move by me. Should have asked for at least 6-1.

But I'll keep my word. I'll lay $100 to the first person to PM me.

PM sent.

Paul

[justindew]

Originally Posted by pweizer

PM sent.

Paul

Deal.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Honestly? It was just a very weirdly run race. Zero excuses for Shackleford, I know that much.

You could blame it on Forestry, but interestingly, the mare was bred to another sprinter, Orientate, and got Lady Joanne who won at 10 f. She was later bred to A.P. Indy and that foal probably won't get a mile.