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From DRF (The Inside Post): Mylute will not run in Belmont Stakes 2013. Posted 4 hours ago
Eblouissante breezed 4f :49.17 (18/44) at Belmont (dirt Training) on 5-22. Posted 9 hours ago
Giant Finish will make his next start in Belmont Stakes 2013. Posted 14 hours ago
Unlimited Budget is expected to face males in Belmont Stakes 2013. Posted 2 days ago
Verrazano will make his next start in the Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth on 6-16. Posted 2 days ago
Dreaming of Julia will make her next start in the Mother Goose at Belmont on 6-22. Posted 2 days ago
Game On Dude worked 4f in :50.60 (28/36) at Santa Anita on 5-20. Posted 2 days ago
Overanalyze, breezing for Belmont Stakes 2013, went 4f in :47.50 (3/34) at Belmont (dirt training) on 5-19.Posted 3 days ago
2013 Belmont Stakes hopeful Palace Malice breezed 4f in :47.49 (2/34) at Belmont Park (dirt training) on 5-19. Posted 3 days ago
Coffee Clique romps in the Selene Stakes!Posted 3 days ago

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What the Nation is saying about Jockey John R. Velazquez...

John R. Velazquez

This guy has no trouble getting mounts in big races for a good reason - Will he stay with IMLD for the Belmont, or go back to Overanalyze?

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goblin · This overview of Pletcher's Belmont horses says that Velazquez is expected to ride one of the Repole starters. http://www.drf.com/news/belmont-stakes-pletcher-may-saddle-four-contenders-or-more · 7 hours ago ·

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Sage Valley Bursts Away in Maryland Sprint 'Cap

Michael Dubb’s Sage Valley pressed the pace before bursting away to a convincing score in the $150,000 Maryland Sprint Handicap (G3) at Pimlico Race Course.Read More

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Redwood Kitten Shows the Way in James Murphy

Kenneth L. & Sarah Ramsey’s Redwood Kitten glided to the front from his outside post and never looked back on his way to victory in the $100,000 James W. Murphy Stakes for 3-year-olds at Pimlico Race Course. Read More

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Pianist Takes Control in Gallorette

Hidden Brook & Dan Zucker’s Pianist took control soon after the start and played “catch me if you can” the rest of the way, as the Chad Brown-trained filly went the distance in the $150,000 Gallorette Handicap (G3) at Pimlico Race Course. Read More

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Preakness 2013 Quotes

D. Wayne Lukas (trainer, Oxbow, winner) – “What a story this is. I’m happy for Gary (Stevens) and I’m just so happy for Mr. (Brad) Kelley. He’s trying to revitalize Calumet, and now Calumet is back in a Classic race. That’s just very gratifying. It’s been a while (Charismatic, 1999), but it never ge...Read More

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Summer Applause Gallops to Victory in DuPont

Gillian S. Campbell, Greenwood Lodge Farm, Inc., Dan Clark & Greg Skoda’s Summer Applause attended the pace, assumed the lead in mid-stretch and galloped to victory in the $150,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes (G3) for fillies and mares at Pimlico Race Course.Read More

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Black-Eyed Susan Day: Real Men Wear Pink

Don't try to adjust your screen when viewing races from Pimlico on Friday. The Starting Gate really is PINK! Read More

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Floridaf · What a fun line-up! It would have been cool to see Donna in the 4th, but since she has to cover the event... · 5 days ago ·

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goblin · Can't wait to see these races! Donna and Julie in the 4th would be exceptional, but it'll be good fun the way it is! · 5 days ago ·

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daily Racing funnies · Excellent card at Pimlico today... it is Black Eyed Susan Day, I bet GQ has an excellent recap for us later on!! I know he is trackside! · 5 days ago ·

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On The Gallop's · Go Emollient! · 5 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Fiftyshadesofhay, Emollient, Toasting, Maracuya. · 5 days ago ·

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Battle of the Sexes Jockey Challenge at Pimlico

Both pride and purses will be on the line for eight male and female riders in the inaugural $34,000 Xpressbet Jockey Challenge on Friday at Pimlico Race Course.Read More

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Kentucky Derby 2013: Florida Filly's Top 5

The post position draw did not change my top 5 picks, and it should be no surprise that my selections run the gamut from the morning line favorite to a 50-1 longshot.Read More

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zatt · I gotta say ... Black Onyx would surprise me. · 21 days ago ·

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UnionRagsRules · I'm for Revolutionary. He is being overlooked and you can't pass up 10-1. · 21 days ago ·

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Sullivan · I do respect your Black onyx pick · 21 days ago ·

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lindakenny.johns · i think orb will run past them all final time 201.2 · 21 days ago ·

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amino998 · Does the list change if it rains? · 21 days ago ·

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Floridaf · It would change a little bit, amino. I would certainly give heavier consideration to Palace Malice and perhaps Mylute, and, as I already mentioned, Black Onyx is proven over a sloppy surface. · 21 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · I'd throw in Glodencents, Floridaf, and even if it's the Walter Farley Black Stallion memory, I like your long shot Black Onyx, too. He's looked good winning his last two routes. · 21 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · or Goldencents :) · 21 days ago ·

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gelded1 · Here are 10 runners that I tossed out and have no chance in my opinion to win the Kentucky Derby-Black Onyx,Giant Finish,Falling Sky,Frac Daddy,Golden Soul,Charming Kitten,Oxbow,Will Take Charge,Overanalyze,and Goldencents. · 21 days ago ·

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Peppermint Paddy · Black Onyx might do ok from the pp1, his size may help him there.. perhaps not get so knocked around like Lucky did. I'm considering doing that TVG double your odds bet on him, $10-20. Concerned the pace might hurt GC this time, though he is a sentimental fav of mine. I don't care for Verrazano and Mylute's high head action, may lead to 'hanging. IMLD def can step up, and looks great. Overanalyze I can see anywhere in the super(Oaklawn was said to be a deeper track this year. Vyjack..it takes at least 56 days for horses to get their blood count up back up after abs. Orb..hope they xray before. Waiting to see Lines of Battle on the track, but w/out time to acclimate I dunno even know why I brought him up lol · 21 days ago ·

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tothmr · Florida Filly, you sure dont seem convinced Verrazano should be in your top five, would you share with us who u you were thinking about for your 5th selection before u settled on V ? · 20 days ago ·

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Floridaf · tothmr, I have been on the fence about Verrazano for a few months. Before his TB Derby win, I felt that he was all hype and hadn't really proved anything, and his Wood win didn't impress me as much as it did for most. It came down to him and Revolutionary for the 5th spot, and I ultimately opted for Verrazano because of his running style and because he really hasn't done anything wrong. · 20 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Verrazano: it is one thing to mount a late move after travresing about 62% of the race in close to 1;14 and VERY much different to overcome a 1:12 and change which has been the average pace of race the past several runnings.....We will see how the pace of race profile projects as, as usual, there are going to be some prompters who are going to PUSH it faster, with little or not hope of being around late...IT is how this one handles the real pacers that will count. · 20 days ago ·

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kentuckyderbypost · Orb is definitely becoming a very healthy choice. Black Onyx from the one hole has his hands full but as we all know.........you never know · 20 days ago ·

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EdF · Florida Filly--You need to look again at Black Onyx's PPs. He's raced on fast tracks in all of his dirt races. · 20 days ago ·

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joeslamr · If it is wet bet a bundle on Black Onyx! Like his Daddy, he loves a wet footing duel ... · 20 days ago ·

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melinda.kay.98 · Giant Finish is 50-1, and he has alot of color in his 5 starts, 2 wins, 1 place and 1 third. Sounds to me like alot of improvement can make a victory for in the money. · 20 days ago ·

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melinda.kay.98 · Where can I GET THE FREE pp'S FOR K.DERBY???? · 20 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Free Kentucky Derby PPs: Bloodhorse's That Handicapping Show, or http://365horses.com/free_past_performances.html · 19 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · equibase has free Derby PPs, too. I'm way behind on this. · 19 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · equibase has free Derby PPs, too. I'm way behind on this. · 19 days ago ·

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LAZMANNICK · Brisnet has them too. You have to be a member, but membership is free. · 19 days ago ·

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Floridaf · EdF, after reviewing the charts, checking the weather reports, and re-watching the races themselves, it does appear that Black Onyx's debut race was indeed over a fast track. However, in his maiden breaking race, the track appears to be wet fast. Both races were supposed to be run on the turf, but both were taken off the turf and ran over the main track instead. I do stand by my opinion that Black Onyx will fare better on a wet/muddy track. · 19 days ago ·

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tim.kane.39 · Does Verrazano's lack of strength in the long distance bother anyone? And Is anyone looking at Overanalyze to win? · 19 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Didn't hit any exotics, but I sure got the win. Congrats to everyone that picked Orb for the win! · 18 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · I had the winner Orb, hooked with every logical horse some way. I just didn't bet him flat, it happens. lol · 18 days ago ·

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Authenticity Nips On Fire Baby in Thriller

Padua Stables’ Authenticity outgamed On Fire Baby by a head to win the 28th running of the $335,100 La Troienne presented by Steelcase and ORI (Grade II) for fillies and mares on Friday afternoon at Churchill Downs.Read More

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Velazquez Back in the Saddle Again

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, who will ride undefeated Verrazano in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, returned to competition Thursday afternoon at Belmont Park, finishing seventh on his first mount since April 7. Read More

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Kentucky Derby: The Picks are Revolutionary

The 2013 Kentucky Derby top four and top exotic playsRead More

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Kentucky Derby 139 is Pletcher's to Lose

Over his illustrious career Todd Pletcher has only won the Derby once in 31 tries. He is back again this year, but this time with his strongest hand ever. Read More

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brogan.kornaus · I think this is pletcher's year. · 24 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Pletcher will take more than one of the top three finishes. · 24 days ago ·

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tothmr · i for one will have 2 maybe 3 of his colts in my tri box · 24 days ago ·

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tothmr · the horse im most intrigued by in a gambling sense is kitten, i think he gets in the top 4 · 24 days ago ·

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tothmr · to complete a huge SF · 24 days ago ·

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Floridaf · He's certainly loaded, but his contingent does not contain my top pick. · 24 days ago ·

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Southern.Humor · Every time I see this picture I think he is giving the finger xD I think this is his year in both the Derby and Preakness. · 24 days ago ·

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Southern.Humor · Dery & Oaks. · 24 days ago ·

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dani.pugh · He has never brought a group this strong. He's had a few nice horses, but recently, his best shots have been taken out due to injury. This year, he doesn't have a barn full of sprinters. They are legit horses and should make an impact if they are lucky enough to get clear trips. · 24 days ago ·

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afleet · If his horses run out of the top 3, the super will pay 600-700k · 23 days ago ·

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goblin · Not sure how the race will unfold, but I totally agree that Pletcher has never brought a group this strong. · 23 days ago ·

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On The Gallop's · Lose he will. · 21 days ago ·

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John R. Velazquez

Any reports on how J. Velazquez is recovering... I know he was planning on being back in time, but has anyone seen him get a leg up and work a horse... We are only a couple of days from the Oaks.

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Southern.Humor · I am curious as well. I hope he is able to take his mounts. · 22 days ago ·

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notobsessed · They said on HRTV today that he excercised a horse this morning (or yesterday) and plans to ride at Belmont before going to Kentucky · 21 days ago ·

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zxswordxz · Last I heard, he was to visit his doctor on Monday and get a mount on Wednesday at Belmont, then 2 on Thursday and 3 in the Oaks... · 21 days ago ·

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zxswordxz · Just look at the Cards, he is riding in race #3 at Belmont. · 21 days ago ·

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Johnny V to ride Animal Kingdom at Royal Ascot

John Velazquez will ride his Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom when the recent Dubai World Cup hero makes his career finale at the mid-June Royal Ascot meeting in England. Read More

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yukichan · Experience at Royal Ascot a plus (Johnny V)...That being said Joel gave him a good ride in Dubai. · 26 days ago ·

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likin sparks · Good decision and great way to end the career with Johnny V · 26 days ago ·

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ARBY · Welcome back Johnny V ! · 26 days ago ·

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Rafirox's Pre-Sunland Derby Sweet 16

More crazy predictions..... but they're only crazy if there wrong. Palace Malice retains the top spot, but some changes behind him!Read More

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cocoa2 · I agree, but I hate putting them in any kind of order. · 59 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · I am surprised that you're not on the Revolutionary bandwagon. May I ask why? · 59 days ago ·

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Lisa111 · I'd box 3-9-12-2 for the super out of your picks! · 59 days ago ·

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DerekFisher · I hope you're right about Palace Malice..i just bet a bunch of $5 exactas with him and various contenders..he was at 40-1! · 59 days ago ·

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kaitlinefree1 · i'm not on the Revolutionary bandwagon either. · 59 days ago ·

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Lisa111 · Derrick, I saw your post the other day about dosage. I have a ton of info on it if you are interested I could send it out to you. · 59 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · "Was his close into a slow pace against quality speed? Or was it a close into slow pace, but he was facing zero quality speed and just outclassed the field? The second option, to me, is more likely." I don't see the difference. Slow is slow, no matter who is running. · 59 days ago ·

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rafirox · Cocoa. Personally, I think winning the Derby has a lot to do with correct style, staying out of traffic and getting the distance. Revolutionary's Withers win was either a sign he can get out of traffic, or he is traffic prone. I think he got in bad traffic with a small field, imagine with 19 other horses. Also, he breaks slow. That is never a good attribute in the Derby. That coulf be fixed with some horses, but Todd Pletcher says it is his personality "laziness" On top of that, the Withers field was weak, and hasn't come back to do much. I'm not high on him, at all. · 59 days ago ·

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rafirox · I'm saying, icy, maybe if he faced quality speed going slow (harder to pass) or non-quality speed going slow (while there going slow, they aren't quality) Zenyatta often just simply closed into a slow pace with quality speed. Vyjack, imo, just won because he was better than the field.... Something's missing with him. IMO. · 59 days ago ·

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rafirox · Nice super, Lisa :). How y'all think of Departing? · 59 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · CD is a very quirky track. Either horses love it or hate it. A lot of triple were lost there, Point Given was the one that comes to mind, as he towered over that field. Of course that pace was crazy 45 to the half. · 59 days ago ·

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rafirox · Yes, very quirky. That, in my opinion, is what makes Uncaptured a top prospect (#4).... He's proven over the surface. That's also why I don't like Vyjack that much. He's not proven away from Aquduect. · 59 days ago ·

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tcglory · i cant wait to see how many of these horses actually make the derby starting gate cause i count 7 horses here i dont see making it and thats means in my eyes a bad list · 59 days ago ·

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rafirox · Good for you. Why doesn't your hotshot mouth make a Sweet 16 list of their own? · 59 days ago ·

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Dressage3295 · Completly agree with Palace Malice being first. If he can mature some, he'll be hard to beat. I agree with about 1/2 the horses on your list, but like cocoa, I don't like putting them in any order- not yet at least · 59 days ago ·

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Cowgirl1234 · I'm still kind of new to this, but initially, I'm liking Palace Malice, Itsmyluckyday, Den's Legacy, and Hear the Ghost · 59 days ago ·

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bigbill859 · hear the ghost 1234 will not get played if u like him the odds will be big dont bet the ghost no shot sorry · 58 days ago ·

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bigbill859 · no moor santa anita horses ok this is the year of the ny horse vyjack · 58 days ago ·

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Dressage3295 · That's if he even makes it passed the wood. Remember I Want Revenge, Eskendereya, etc? · 58 days ago ·

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Dressage3295 · ***pass · 58 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Cahill Road was another, full brother to Unbridled hurt in the Wood. I Want Revenge HAD to be one of the WORST examples of exploting a horse that was completely through I've witnessed in some while...Greed will do that to logic. · 58 days ago ·

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rafirox · " i count 7 horses here i dont see making it and thats means in my eyes a bad list" I do like to point out, my list is who I think could WIN the Derby if in it, not who's going to make it. I think Revolutionary is a good race horse, but he ain't good for the DERBY, imo. @Dressage... I don't see how people could make fun of me for this one. Some people are saying Palace Malice has no chance... I won't bet him if he doesn't mature from here to the derby... But, he was very green in the LA Derby, against some good colts (#3 Code West, #13 Oxbow), and testing a route distance for the first time. He dropped furtherr back than normal (EXPERIENCE), and got caught behind a wall of horse (EXPERIENCE)... He's got the pedigree to go far. IF he matures, he is one to watch. How could one make fun of me? The Derby winner usually under the radar. I'll Have Another (15-1), Animal Kingdom (20-1), Super Saver (9-1), Mine That Bird (50-1). I'll just sit back and enjoy the odds. · 58 days ago ·

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marylandgq · Isn't it interesting how "All Other 3 y.o." closed as the 5-1 fav in DFW#3? Unprecedented! Ya think that was due to Pegram & Baffert unloading on fact Governor Charlie fits into that category? · 58 days ago ·

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rafirox · Yes, it is GQ... I don't bet futures, though. · 58 days ago ·

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tcglory · my list is who I think could WIN the Derby if in it, not who's going to make it." I think rafirox needs understanding on what a derby list is suppose to be. Its a list of the top 12 16 however many you do, on who is the best. You make these list to rank who is the best 3 year olds pointing to the Kentucky derby and as we get closer to the Derby the list should include any horse who qualified with enough points so far cause they have done enough to get in based on wins and points. And this new point system is gonna let everyone know who is the best 3 year old "NOW WHO WILL MAKE THE KENTUCKY DERBY STARTING GATE" not who is the ebst by the end of the year. And If you wanna see my list well you can everyday on almsot any horse racing website, cause my list is the top 20 horses in points earings cause thoes 20 have proven to be the best so far. And the derby winner is usually under the radar? So no favorites can win??????? Dam im gonna have to start betting longshots every year then root for the underdog I guess. · 58 days ago ·

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tcglory · 6 horses who won the derby in the past 12 runnings have either been the favorite or a top 3 choice so you really cant say usually the winner is a longshot under the radar horse · 58 days ago ·

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tcglory · He's a front runner, which I don't like in the derby. Only will run four times before the derby. Yet, he's number two based on his pure talent. He hasn't been tested at all.-rafiroxs comments on verrazano. You must have never liked bodemeister last year before the derby then cause hes got the same if not worse credentials. He didnt break his madien at first asking, when he faced winners for first time he didnt win and only in his 4th start agasint a lower then average field did he have a big win and he still went in to derby still made the lead and almost won??????????????????????????????? So front runners have all the chance. · 58 days ago ·

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tcglory · goldencents comments-The drop in ranking is not from disappointment, rather I'm not sure he can get ten furlongs in the Derby. LMAO I told you that before the san felipe and you had him number 2 or 1 cant rember telling me he could get ten furlongs now he cant cause he lost??? make up your mind · 58 days ago ·

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rafirox · Forced to put Vyjack higher on the list after studying his statistics.... · 58 days ago ·

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Peppermint Paddy · Ed, who jumps on your list now w/ Tiz The Truth off the trail? · 58 days ago ·

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Dressage3295 · I can't understand why a lot of people don't like Palace Malice either. I have since his maiden win. With Curlin being his sire, I think it will take longer for him to mature, but I believe he is a serious threat come derby time. · 58 days ago ·

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rafirox · @Dressage: I know! I remember watching his maiden win (I was at the track for the Whitney and West Virginia Derby on 8/4/12, and he was running) I loved what I saw. I don't have a watch list that early (I make start evaluating performance in January) but I immediately took note of him. The reason I like him is not for what he has accomplished, but what I believe he has the potential too. He's facing some tough colts in the LA Derby (Code West #3, Departing #5, Oxbow #13, Revolutionary) so he's in for a tough task. All I know is this certainly green colt from Curlin has all the appropriate attributes to contest in the derby. If he doesn't mature in time, I won't bet him but he has a bright future. · 58 days ago ·

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rafirox · @Paddy. Probably War Academy will get #16, all the horses behind Tiz The Truth will move up one spot. · 58 days ago ·

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Peppermint Paddy · Figured u go w/ WA or Rydilluc. Everyones high on War Academy for his pedigree, trainer, a win stretching out.. I wasn't really impressed, but I think he'll like the Belmont S. · 58 days ago ·

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rafirox · Yea, War Academy is a decent colt. Only problem is points... · 58 days ago ·

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rafirox · Is everybody ready for a great day of racing tomorrow? Featuring many on this list? · 54 days ago ·

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tcglory · Better hope departing wins! · 54 days ago ·

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tcglory · wait for it wait for it waaaaiiiittt fooorrr itttt. Boom explodes this list as predicated by me what i say 7-9 horses on list i dont see making derby??? well so far i got 3 right! bye bye shanghai and departing and omg u uad palace malice as number 1? Number 1 rule just cause your sire won at 1 1/4 dosent mean his foals automatically will. And thats the number 1 cardinal rule of 3 year olds more to come in coming weeks · 53 days ago ·

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tcglory · ohh and your not allowed to jump on revolutionary's bandwagon cause you sat there every week putting him down anx you were wrong all along · 53 days ago ·

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Buds · In my last top 16 i had orb #1 and imld #3, i think they both proved to be top derby contenders. Although im still not 100% sold on Rev, not sure if he was a victim of a bad trip or a benifactor, he did prove he belongs in the show. I had him at #11, he definately is moving up after his 2nd stakes win! · 53 days ago ·

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tcglory · boooooooooommmmmmmm · 52 days ago ·

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cruisecontrol · tc you shouldn't be mocking...giving Channel Isle a rating of 10....you lost any credibility you had · 52 days ago ·

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rafirox · She didn't have any credibility anyway. · 52 days ago ·

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tcglory · lol what i say in a early comment there was 7-9 horses i dont see making the derby???? Boom Another Victory for me · 36 days ago ·

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rafirox · My list, as who made it, wasn't bad... Notice how Hear the Ghost, Tiz the Truth, Shanghai Bobby, and Flashback were TAKEN off the trail? The only ones that TRULY missed were Code West, Departing (still a chance), Uncaptured, and Power Boker... I am eally not in the mood... Please stop it. · 36 days ago ·

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jay s. · Rafi, don't sweat it. tcglory is in Top Secret land now. Someone must've hacked into his highly envied username and is dogging you. Just implement "Operation Ignore. · 36 days ago ·

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rafirox · lol · 36 days ago ·

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3:38 PM

Johnny V chooses Verrazano ... Rosario will ride Orb in the Derby.

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southern.humor · Dissappointing, but not suprising. I think this is the first time I have not liked the Pletcher Johnny V pairing. Just don't care for verrazano at all. He has Gemologist written ALL over him. I like Joel on Orb - Who will take the mount on Vyjac? · 42 days ago ·

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animalkingdom137 · I'm not too big on Verawhosits.....I liked both Alpha and Gemologist last year out of the Wood for all the good it did me. My salvation wad thst I really liked IHA out of the SADerby but I'm not too keen on Goldenboy from the SA this year. I have to wait for Saturday to help me make up my mind this year. . · 42 days ago ·

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ajump08 · I wouldn't quite compare him to Gemologist, he's been faster. Just compare their come home times in the Wood. Or even each's respective mile allowance at GP, Verrazano has shown he's faster. · 42 days ago ·

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Sysonby · I didn't like Gemologist for the KD last year, I do like Verazzano this year. This choice makes sense to me. · 42 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Of course he'd choose Verrazano. No reason not to choose this colt. Gemologist was also undefeated at this point in his career. Otherwise, two different colts. I like Verrazano much better than Gemologist. · 42 days ago ·

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Sully · I have to say the jump to Orb by Rosario is the most shocking to me of this story. I though Rosario would still believe in Vyjack, but obviously I was wrong. Looks like I have some apologizing to do in some of the chats I participate. Now, what would really be refreshing is if Vyjack won the Derby so I can throw the reasons back in those faces I have to apologize to. · 41 days ago ·

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Buckpasser · If history is anything to go by, Shoemaker, Arcaro (twice and almost a third time between Coaltown and Citation) usually pick the wrong horse when there is a choice between two top contenders. · 41 days ago ·

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Buckpasser · Rosario rode Orb in his early starts so I am not surprised he went with him over Vijack. I like Vijack and had hoped JV would stay on Orb, but that is horse racing. · 41 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Riders are actually too close to the situations to give objective evaluations of their chances. Now will Vyjack become another Aloma's Ruler (83 Travers) and get rushed back before being ready? · 41 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · Rosario... riding for his first derby · 41 days ago ·

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Lisa111 · Cocoa, I guess Brilliant Speed doesn't count? · 41 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · (win) · 41 days ago ·

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Velazquez Recovering After Spill Last Sunday

Jockeys’ Guild Chairman John Velazquez was released from North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., on Sunday evening. On Monday, he saw his personal doctor, Dr. Stephen O’Brien. Read More

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furlonger · alaways next year J.V · 42 days ago ·

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furlonger · *always* · 42 days ago ·

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Velazquez injured in Aqueduct spill

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez sustained a slight fracture of his first rib on the right side and a small bone chip near his right wrist as the result of a spill in Sunday’s seventh race at Aqueduct Racetrack, according to his valet, Tony Millan.Read More

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furlonger · Wow! that sucks · 45 days ago ·

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ArlingtonParkFan · even small fractures can take up to 3-4 weeks to heal · 45 days ago ·

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zxswordxz · Johnny V..I'll say a prayer for you tonight. I wish you a speeding and full recovery in time for the Derby. Get well soon! · 45 days ago ·

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jay s. · As a guy that's broken 16 bones in my career, I couldn't agree more with APF. The ones that seemed to hurt the longest were broken bones in my hands (from fisticuffs in HS) and my foot (from a crash on a 70 foot jump in a motocross race). The arms, ankles, etc were a breeze pretty much. · 45 days ago ·

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jay s. · Idiot military doctors actually casted my foot in such a way that the broken bones were exposed, and the top went all the way past the back of my knee. I had to go back inside and get them to trim it becausae I couldn't bend my leg to get it in my truck to drive home. · 45 days ago ·

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travel_vic · bones exposed? That could not be the broken ones or the whole idea of isolation would have been lost. · 45 days ago ·

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notobsessed · The two worst sights in horse racing are seeing a horse go down and seeing the jockey laying on the ground in a crumpled heap. · 44 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Think the worst sight in horse racing is watching a casino destroy the entire game, a idiots on the take, not doing a thing to stop it. · 44 days ago ·

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CauseForConcern · A note of irony: Since Velazquez has suffered an injury. Wouldn't it be ironic if he were to be replaced in the Ky Derby by, say, Robby Albarado?(then, the Animal Kingdom episode would go full circle) · 44 days ago ·

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jay s. · That's exactly what I said tv, but sure enough, the broken bones across the top of my foot were hangin'-out for the world to see. I STILL have the knot where they didn't heal exactly straight. · 44 days ago ·

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jay s. · The third worst sight is seeing my Win ticket on the ground in a crumpled heap. · 44 days ago ·

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jay s. · I didn't mean the bones were actually hanging outside the skin. But a lot of AF folks got a good, "Damn that sucks!" moment. One dude threw a rolled-up ball of masking tape and hit the spot. I most definitely gave him a solid Belly-to-Back suplex." · 44 days ago ·

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travel_vic · AF folks?? · 44 days ago ·

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jay s. · AF folks. My knucklehead buddies in the Air Force. · 43 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Thanks I imagined all manner of things. · 43 days ago ·

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Lezcano to Ride Wise Dan in Maker's 46 Mile

Trainer Charlie LoPresti said Monday morning that Jose Lezcano probably would have the mount Friday on 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan when he makes his seasonal debut in the Maker’s 46 Mile (G1).Read More

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zxswordxz · For the love of god, don't put Julien Leparoux on this horse. · 44 days ago ·

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Trainer

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Race

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2nd

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05/18/13

Hard Not To Like

2nd

M Matz

Pim

1 1/16 m

Gallorette Handicap-G3

3+ F

Pianist

Hard Not To Like

Appealing Cat

1:40.60

05/18/13

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6 f

3 M

1:10.72

05/18/13

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1 1/8 m

3+ M

1:47.87

05/18/13

Sage Valley

1st

E Kenneally

Pim

6 f

Maryland Sprint Handicap-G3

3+ M

Sage Valley

Hardened Wildcat

Laurie's Rocket

1:10.51

05/18/13

2nd

1 3/16 m

3 M

1:57.54

05/17/13

7th

1 1/16 m

3 F

1:41.98

05/17/13

Bridgetown

3rd

T Pletcher

Pim

5 f

Jim McKay Turf Sprint

3+ M

Ben's Cat

Spring to the Sky

Bridgetown

0:56.18

05/17/13

4th

1 1/8 m

3 F

1:52.73

05/15/13

1st

1 1/4 m

4+ M

2:01.85

05/12/13

Percussion

1st

B Dunham

Bel

1 1/8 m

Albert The Great Stakes

4+ M

Percussion

Fast Falcon

Birdrun

1:49.45

05/11/13

4th

1 1/8 m

3 M

1:49.09

05/11/13

Lubango

2nd

C Englehart

Bel

1 1/16 m

StrHcp

4+ M

Point Taken

Lubango

Magic Harbor

1:44.51

05/11/13

Accelerare

3rd

T Pletcher

Bel

7 f

MSW

3+ M

Bad Hombre

Howie's Tiz

Accelerare

1:24.29

05/10/13

Lawn Man

5th

T Pletcher

Bel

6 f

AlwOC

3 M

Retreive

Carried Interest

Whatabouthonor

1:08.87

05/10/13

Midnight Rider

4th

S Asmussen

Bel

6 f

Str

3+ F

Hey Babe

Bobby Jo

Pegasus Diamond

1:10.67

05/10/13

Stormy Len

2nd

D Donk

Bel

1 1/16 m

Allow

3+ M

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Stormy Len

Happy Fella

1:44.21

05/10/13

Forever Thing

1st

T Pletcher

Bel

1 1/8 m

MSW

3+ M

Forever Thing

Speechmaker

Hobson's Choice

1:50.14

05/09/13

Hold It

5th

K McLaughlin

Bel

6 f

Claim

3+ F

Gritty Gal

Precious Franca

Heiressofthecrown

1:11.39

05/08/13

Midnight Taboo

2nd

T Pletcher

Bel

1 1/16 m

AlwOC

3 M

Irsaal

Midnight Taboo

Doherty

1:43.15

05/08/13

Skyfall

1st

T Pletcher

Bel

1 1/16 m

Allow

3+ F

Skyfall

Very Playful

Grenoble

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