Freeper's Day at the Races (Pre Race Thread) --The 130th Kentucky Derby

Associated Press ^ | May 1, 2004 | Amy Sancetta

[threat matrix]

Looks like a muddy slog today, I'll take Lionheart wire to wire with a late charge from Quintons Gold Rush.

[ProfoundMan]

Thanks... now we have a third winning option in case neither ProfoundLady nor I win the $5MM. I love havin' several options to feel good about things...

[threat matrix]

I wonder what the math odds are of getting all 18 correct?

[threat matrix]

[ProfoundMan]

Please don't crap us out, we're havin' too much fun ;-) !

[threat matrix]

The line is thataway maam!

[threat matrix]

I'm here until race time after a few Mint Julips and lunch that I just had!

[threat matrix]

Nick and Jessica..

[threat matrix]

[ProfoundMan]

We're crushing ice for the juleps and wishin' we were there like you. Feel free to post a picture of yourself. The pic of the ladies in the restroom line is fabulous, BTW. Too funny... One of the things I KNOW I would have seen. Thanks again,,,

[threat matrix]

Even US Senator Bunning gets the once over from the Troopers..

[threat matrix]

The new grandstands..very impressive

[3catsanadog]

Hmph! Wish I looked like that.

By the way, I just posted the Official Free Republic Kentucky Derby Thread. Please be kind - it's the first thread I think I've ever posted!! :)

[threat matrix]

Great job! Ill be on it after the race..

[Peach]

I'll take Pollard's Vision for sentimental reasons and Limehouse because a local stable here trained that horse.

[Peach]

Upchuck -

I'm in Aiken too!! We have to have a freepers meeting.

[Peach]

No, no!

I live in Aiken where we have a horse "Limehouse" in the race.

I wish it was MY horse, but alas....

[Peach]

No! Limehouse is not MY house.

We just live in Aiken and go to Dogwood Stables a lot and know the trainer/owner.

Wish it was my horse, but we are not millionnaires! LOL

[fly_so_free]

Great pictures Threat Matrix! Thanks! Looks like your having a great time. (I am so jealous.)

I had such a hard time deciding what to bet. I put a couple of dollars on Quintons Gold Rush too (If he comes in, he's going to pay big $$$$$). I also bet Richard Mandella's horses Action This Day and Minister Eric. I don't like to count him out of a race. He's too good of a trainer. But then again, there are soooo many good choices. I bet Smarty Jones, Borrego , and Pollard's Vision in an exacta box, and I put 2$ to win and place on Imperialism. (I think I have money on just about every horse in the race-yikes)

Thanks again for the pics and good luck to you and to everybody ;-)

[threat matrix]

Put a couple of bucks on Lionheart/Quinton's Gold Rush/Pollard's Vision trifecta..I've got a feeling

[ProfoundMan]

Oh, well, thanks for saying so, Peach. But just to honor you (outstanding Freeper that you are), I'll still feel like quite the winner if Limehouse wins (and I don't win the $5MM). Hey from Profoundlady...

PS I knew you meant "Limehouse not your hoRse."