I really like Alpha or Gemologist. I’ve been watching their workouts and races for awhile. I have tickets to the Derby but can’t go because one of my mares is overdue to foal. It’s her first foal and she’ s almost a month late!
I like Gemologist (undefeated at Churchill). Alpha tried to catch him in the Wood Memorial, but Gem pulled away. He appears to be a real competitor and "likes" to be in front of the pack.
Take Charge Indy with that inside post position and Borel up would be my second choice. bttt
WOW! Congrats on you foal coming. I was at the Derby the year (1971) Canonero II won it. I was on the infield with a couple of rowdy friends from Kentucky who had come up to work at Great Lakes Steel in Ecorse Michigan. It was probably near my 21st birthday because my b/day is May 6. I remember drinking quite a few Little Kings and Orange Julius during the course of the day. We slept in sleeping bags on the grass right near the gate in the early morning hours to be the 1st ones in when the gates opened.
Interesting info about Borel (Borail). Thanks. I'm going to look over the Racing Form and make some selections before the race. I should be at Northville Downs Michigan doing some simulcast betting...this is my kind of race...no clear cut favorite and a lot of horses...but I had too many things to do today around the house.
OK, my long, longshot (20-1 Form) El Padrino (he does well on a bit of an off track) I’ll front and backwheel him in the exactor - $38
My longshot Daddy Nose Best (15-1 Form)...I’ll front and backwheel him in the exactor - $38
My somewhat longshot (10-1 Form) Hansen...I’ll take him for $20 to win.
I’ll take Dullahan (8-1 Form) and Union Rags (9/2 Form) for $50 each to win.
TOTAL bet (on about a 10 minute analysis) $198. It’s my kind of race...lots of horses...no clear cut favorite (I don’t like soft favorites).
(waiting now)...AND DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME!
Good luck & best wishes horsemen and handicappers!
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