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Kentucky Derby 2012-Florida Plays a Key Role in This Year's Derby

The Road to the Roses went through Florida.Read More

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12thCrown · Wow, I didn't realize all these horses ran in FL this year. I think Take Charge Indy could be a nice play in the Derby to run into exotics - he doesn't have to have the lead. But the Borel factor will have him bet down after Friday's 'Louisville day at the downs" · 27 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · The Florida runners are strong this year. Other than Creative Cause, they include all my top picks. · 26 days ago ·

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Capper · Hope Union Rags brings it home for the Sunshine State! · 26 days ago ·

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The Fickle Always Look Foolish

Derby Fever makes for fickle fans....Don't let Hansen's second place finish in the Blue Grass fool you or the commentators sway you. Hansen ran a much bigger race than he is getting credit for.Read More

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tonykelso · Your entire premise is laughably absurd. · 44 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Interesting analysis. No, I don't think Hansen was disgraced on the track Saturday, although I do think this helped to show that he can't set fractions like that and win the Derby. He can't have any more of the insane interruptions to his daily routine, to say the very least about that situation. He won't be my win pick, that goes to Creative Cause, but Hansen will be part of a very fast pace set up., and if he helps burn out Bode, I'll be thankful. Can't rule out that Hansen has a win at C.D., although the surface was so odd on BCJ day, and we don't want a repeat of that · 44 days ago ·

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AmbitiousD · Laura, very interesting analysis. I agree that Hansen ran a great race, and he did nothing wrong, he was just second best. The result of this race just shows the level of talent in this year's 3yr old crop. · 44 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · tony, would you be so kind as to elaborate, we would all love to hear an expert's opinion. Mary, I do think he can set that type of pace and still kick home, and I'm not so sure it will be as fast as many think. TCI doesn't need the lead, neither does Bode or Hansen, and the latter two are easily the fastest in the field. I think it will be a good pace, but not out of control. One thing that should help Hansen or Bode should they clear the field is that anyone midpack or closing will most likely have traffic issues. · 44 days ago ·

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likin sparks · Hansen needed more distance, Dullahan was spent at the line. Hansen kept running like the race wasn't over at the same pace for awhile. No worries, just got beat by a horse with a better trip and didn't have to set the pace as Hansen did. · 44 days ago ·

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El Kabong · Likin, Dullahan wasn't spent, Kent pulled him up right away. Take a better look at the replay. This guy runs 9F's for fun. He'll go 12, easily. If Hansen didn't get the better trip by controlling the pace, he'll never get a better one. No one pressured him, and he'll have alot more talent on his tail in the derby, not matter what color it is. It's pretty clear that you not only cannot correctily viesw a race, but you must not have any idea what a classic distance pedigree looks like. · 44 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · El Kabong, Hansen has a Derby winner, a Belmont winner and two Triple Crown winners in his pedigree, that is a classic pedigree, yet nobody pays attention to it whatsoever. Kent did pull up Dullahan, but was it because of a bad step, he was completely spent, what? Also, what makes you say Hansen was not pressured when his own stablemate pushed him along, never letting him build up to big a lead. He even made a run at him and was repulsed. If that was your definition of an easy frontrunning trip, I would hate to see what is hard. It is not like he went 25, 50, 1.13. · 44 days ago ·

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El Kabong · Likin, I was refering to Dullahans superior breeding for classic distances. I did not say Hansen didn't have one. You suggested that Dullahan was caughing up a long at 9F's. You couldn't be more wrong about him or what I said. read slower. · 44 days ago ·

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El Kabong · Likin, stay tuned for a difficult front running trip. With Bode, Secret Circle, and Take Charge Indy in the race, it's going to get worse on the front end. · 44 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · I don't know if Hansen has shown that he can rate very well. He just way outclassed the Gotham field, so he could take over the lead when his jockey felt like it. I think the idea of both Baffert and Maker will be to try to win on the lead and we are going to see a battle early. 1:10 6f. would be no surprise at all. Remember this later. I'll eat my words. lol Hope the last letter doesn't get cut off again. That has been happening. · 44 days ago ·

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brooklyn.steve · Did Hansen disgrace himself? Not at all, he ran a good 2nd. But is he where most thought he would be at this point? Probably not. After his win in the BC Juvi last year, he was certainly the horse that most people thought would be the top 3 yo in 2012. That hasn’t happened. He has lost 2 of 3 this year, and while his record is still pretty good, it is fair to wonder if other 2 yos have developed more over the winter. Add that to the fact that he is always forwardly place, which is not where you want to be in the Derby as closers almost always take the top 3 spots, and there is plenty of reason to think Hansen will not hit the board in the Derby. In fact, in the last 7 running's, only 1 horse, Hard Spun, has come in the money when being in the top 3 at the 6f marker. Doesn’t look good for Hansen. · 44 days ago ·

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El Kabong · DHD(laura) did we lose my original comment when you fixed the header? :) · 44 days ago ·

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amberflash · I still like Hansen in the Derby and beyond. He doesn't have the physical form of Dullahan, but in his eyes is a fighter. With a good ride I think he can get the distance. · 44 days ago ·

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El Kabong · DHD,nevermind, I see more than just header edits were made. It's all good. · 44 days ago ·

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likin sparks · El Kabong, I will definitely stay tuned no doubt and remember without knowing the placement order I hope Hansen gets the outside position, let the speed horses burn themselves out...there could be a real shocker in this years Derby but I'm sticking with Hansen. If you noticed each time he has raced at a distance over a mile his fractions have been faster, now at 1 1/4th I'll be shocked if they let him set the pace but feel very confident he would be in the money regardless. @Mary he doesn't rate, that's the problem they let him run and run and run...hoping for a change. · 44 days ago ·

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El Kabong · Likin, I had Hansen singled on top in my BCJ tri(with the right two under-right 3- shoulld have gone super). I am a huge fan of Tapit, he was my derby horse that year, and I really like watching Hansen run, he kinda looks like my namesake. I hope he runs off the pace in the Derby and I will have him in my mix, but as far as getting faster goes, I don't think anyone yet has run two 9F races and posted 11+ fractions in his last 3F's the way Dullahan has. I said a month ago after watching him in the Palm and I'll say it again after the Bluegrass, Dulllahan is the most improved 3 year old in the bunch. He is coming on strong physically and showing the maturity in how he races. He has also been consistent. Toss in that pedigree and fastest prep race to date over a surface that normally runs a full second or two slower than dirt venues, and you can see why I think Desormeaux gets his 4th Derby. · 44 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · El Kabong, he may be most improved, but i have a feeling he will do better over turf/poly. We will have to see how he works at CD, but he finished well behind the top three on dirt last year. · 44 days ago ·

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El Kabong · He finishe well behind after a very poor start but he finished up very well to get 4th all things considered, and that would not have happened if he did not like dirt. But the point about his improvement is that even with a good start, I will concede he may not have won.......at 1/1/16th. He is a far better horse who will enjoy the distance and the dirt. Don't let the dirt be your reason to dismiss his achievements it's unfounded. I don't know of a closer who can take the kickback of poly who can't take the spray of dirt. It is so rare that it is not a reasonable conclusion and I won't use it as an excuse if he loses. If Romans had any, and I mean any questions, his preps would have included a dirt race as he did not need earnings. His path was smart and it will leave him more sound to run big especially on dirt, IMO. · 44 days ago ·

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driveon · "The fact is..." many of the "fans" you refer to wager on these races and are looking closely at who will be peaking at the right moment, who figures to have the most beneficial pace/trip scenario and who will offer value at the wsindows. One of the reasons I don't pick a "Derby horse" in Jan, Feb, March or even April is because I want to see how things shake out in the preps first, then I want to see the post position draw, track condition, bias (if any) last-minute rider switches etc and the post parade to see how the horses react to the huge crowd. I'll be picking my "Derby horse" at about 10 minutes to post. I couldn't imagine doing it any other way when I'm investing my hard-earned money. · 43 days ago ·

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SallyWatanabe · He did not get the experience he needed. How is showing Hansen that its ok to take the lead and not have to rate help him in the kentucky derby? Espicially with a lot of speed horses. · 43 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · Sally, did you miss the Gotham? He rated well in that race. If I were Maker, my only concern for him in the Blue Grass would be to make shure he got enough conditioning out of it. · 43 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · I don't pick a derby horse until I know the jocks. · 43 days ago ·

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SallyWatanabe · Yes, i did watch the gotham. I agree, he rated beautifully there. But it was his first time not being on the lead in 6 starts. He cant get away without rating in the derby if he is going to win, so they might as well show everyone he can rate while being pressured. · 43 days ago ·

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El Kabong · Hey Tony, order up! bada boom bada bing this time. · 43 days ago ·

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EdF · The biggest negativethat I see about Hansen has nothing to do with whether he can win gate to wire or from a stalking position. What I don't like is that he had a clear lead at the stretch call in the Blue Grass and lost the race. I've followed the Kentucky Derby since 1984, and since that time only one Derby winner lost the lead in the stretch of his last prep. That was Silver Charm in 1997. Even so, the '97 Santa Anita Derby was very different from this year's Blue Grass. Silver Charm was fighting for the lead all the way around and in fast fractions. By the stretch call, he had a head in front, and lost at the wire by a head to Free House. Hansen, on the other hand, had a clear early lead with moderate fractions, a 2 1/2 length lead at the stretch call, and lost by 1 1/4 lengths. No excuse for that when you're preparing to run 10 furlongs at Churchill Downs. · 43 days ago ·

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KendallHansen · Nice post....I have very similar thoughts. Mike and I thought he was too fresh and eager to get back to racing after 6 weeks. The three weeks not to the Derby will help him relax. I agree he has to relax and ease his high cruising speed a bit. He can only get away with these tactics if everyone is afraid to go with him and let him get away at 47 or 48 seconds for the first half. · 43 days ago ·

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arazi · Hansen is a very classy horse and even with his front-running style, I think he would be right there in many Derby runnings. Whether this is one of them is the question. If he can rate a bit, he can be even more dangerous. · 43 days ago ·

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likin sparks · Doc, I'll say it again he has the distance just hope he gets the outter position for the Derby, he'll take down the speed horses after 1 1/16th. P.S. no blue paint ;-) · 43 days ago ·

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drayton.nay · www.heismovinglikeatremendousmachine.com will give you the Derby winner before the race. Just ask Draynay ! · 43 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · What an adorable midlife crisis thing to do. Now you just need to live to be 96?. · 43 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Surprising that a Secretariat reference is used when I read at bh that he towered over a sub par group of 3 yos, including my fav, Sham. Or did I not read all of those comments correctly? · 43 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · :) your faithful follower. · 43 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · drayton.nay, giving tips. lol · 43 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · Thank you for your input Dr.Hansen, it's an honor to have you comment. He does seem to be the type of horse that is not bothered by a large amount of racing, and it may in fact benefit him. I believe he got just what he needed out of this race, plus, history is on his side. More often than not it is the second place finsher in this race that goes on to do well in the Derby, not the winner. Before Bode, I would say most others may be afraid to go with him, but Bode has that same high cruising. However, after the Gotham, I am confident in Hansen's ability to rate if need. Ed F, 2007 Blue Grass...couple strides before the wire, SS had his nose in front, before getting nailed on the wire by Dominican. He had the lead in the stretch and lost it. · 42 days ago ·

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winwinwin · If my $ 1000 show bet on Union Rags gets me $ 5.00 x 500 , I'll be delighted . It usually does in a huge Derby field · 42 days ago ·

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wilkins631 · I agree that all hope is not lost and that he didnt need to win this race. But, other than conditioning, this seems like a wasted race to more for Hansen. If he were going to lose, I would rather it be like Union Rags where he got boxed in. If he is going to have Derby success, hes going to have to rate and shoot through holes when they open. Id rather he get some experience being boxed in and working his way out of it, even if he loses the BG because thats one thing hes never had to deal with. We already know he can run out front at freakish paces. Just seems like, while the sky didnt fall, he really didnt do anything new to help him in the Derby. Hes still my Derby horse, but now its more on rooting for him that confidence. · 42 days ago ·

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jimclem · Dr. Hansen, How long do you plan on waiting for Ramon to make a decision? Considering the amount of money he has made from riding Hansen and the fact that he hasn't ridden a winner since suffering his injury, I think Ramon's behavior is both unprofessional and disrespectful. If his inability to make a decision continues for much longer, you should strongly consider making a move to Johnny V. He is a much more accomplished rider in big races. · 41 days ago ·

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nawaytheyG0 · At what point in the race did Gung Ho "hound" hansen?!? He did not even pull within a length of him until after 6 furlongs into the race. Gung Ho was not even in 2nd place until they hit the 3/4 marker. Hansen set those fractions on his own terms not because anyone forced him to do so. · 41 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · The fact is fans read your blog so it probably is a good idea to avoid insulting fans. Hansen came short in the Bluegrass, but Mr.Hansen · 40 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · 's tail stunt probably affected him some too. Why bet a horse who MIGHT be able to get 10f when there is a horse who CAN get 10f? · 40 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · cocoa, there was not insult. Would you not agree that there has been a lot of bandwagon jumping this year? I'm stating an obvious fact, not uneducated insult. Hansen's pedgree has TC winners, Derby winners and Belmont winners. He is bred to excel at distance. That is a fact. We know he can rate well, that is a fact. The 3 weeks will most likely help take any issues of being too fresh away from a horse who obviously likes to run, meaning the likelyhood of him relaxing off the lead is very high. If he rates, and the likelyhood of that is high, then the likelyhood of him getting 10f is high. Right now, likelyhood is all we can go by, which is why when you say a horse that "CAN" get 10f, baffles me. How do you know they can when they have yet to do so. You can't know. · 40 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · I consider "fickle" an insult, I know that someone would not advertise themselves on their resume as "fickle" if they are looking to get a job. I think there has been a good bit of bandwagon jumping, yes, but that is only to be expected when every race another powerful race is run. Daddy Long Legs CAN get 10f, we know that because in the UAE Derby he was galloped out WAY WAY WAY past the finish line. Can he get in on dirt, no, but he CAN get 10f. I can adjust my statement to accept your likelihood. The likelihood of Hansen getting 10f is less than Bodemeister and Take Charge Indy. · 40 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Learn to provoke debate like the blog author, cocoa. Girl's got game. lol. Love the love for DLL, cocoa. Future DWC winner? That gallop out was gorgeous. You're right. · 40 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · This is not a job resume cocoa2, and I don't seee fickle being used as an insult, but rather the definition of fickle in this instance. · 40 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · Fine, I'll drop it. · 40 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · There's HD. How are ya? · 40 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · Doing ok Mary Z, and you? Looks like you have been busy with the Kentucky Derby and analysis! · 40 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · You know I'll smile and say, "Just fine." : ) Yes HD, my goal for this Derby is to pick one of those supers. I have my future wager on my fav, now to narrow down from the 20 horses after the post positions come out(I have a few tosses, but you know how it is, always something to re-think with it being 10f. for the first time), final workouts, a gazillion bits of info and opinion, but trying not to be swayed too much. Don't you love this time of year? · 40 days ago ·

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MariahFan · Hansen didnt fade in the Blue Grass. He can take the Derby. Remember the Kentucky Derby that Holy Bull ran in? The horse stayed in front the whole time. Hansen can do the same. Hansen will win! Go Hansen! · 40 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Holy Bull faded in the Derby · 39 days ago ·

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sabbie · My pick is still Hansen. He's a special horse, and he'll prove it soon enough. · 39 days ago ·

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gocashking · The addition of Trinniberg to the mix GREATLY reduces both Hansen's and Bodemeister's chances of winning the Derby. They will now be either contesting or closely tracking a hot pace. Closers will be closing if Trinniberg is in. · 39 days ago ·

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winwinwin · My Derby/ Breeders Cup bets are simple . $ 1000 show hoping to pick up $ 5 x 500 or $ 2500 . In 11 days Churchill Downs gets my $ 1000 on Union Rags and I either get $ 2500 or I get very very drunk that night . Wish me Luck ! · 36 days ago ·

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winwinwin · Reveron's trainer said earlier today bad foot keeps him out of Derby · 36 days ago ·

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winwinwin · OK, I'll share my Triple Crown Betting secret. $ 1000 Show on Union Rags ( Derby shows usually pay $ 5 ) · 31 days ago ·

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winwinwin · OK, I'll share my Triple Crown Betting secret. $ 1000 Show on Union Rags ( Derby shows usually pay $ 5 ) · 31 days ago ·

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winwinwin · Triple Crown Bet : $ 1000 show parley on Union rags KD gets me $ 5 x 500=$ 2500 Preakness bet gets me $ 5 x 1250= $ 6250 and Belmont bet gets me $ 5 x 3125= $ $15625 . You must maintain patience to win . Triple Crown races usually return at least $5 show bets despite the odds . · 31 days ago ·

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zuzuzpetals · For those of you that like to play the exoctics, there is always at least (1) Horse that makes it in the exotics that has a "Blue Hen" mare within their tail pedigry lines (5 generations) 2009 and 2011 was the 4th place finisher all other years going back to 2002 were in the top three. I have not done any research past 2002. · 31 days ago ·

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Will I Win my Road to the Roses Fantasy League?

I must admit that I have had a great deal of fun in the Road to the Roses Fantasy league this year. With only 10 days to go until the Derby I am sitting in second place in my league a mere 4 points behind the leader.Read More

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BrianZipse · Ed certainly gets around ... I have a straight head-to-head with him, Dullahan for me, and I'll Have Another for him. Here's to an HRN sweep! · 36 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Definitely Dullahan! · 35 days ago ·

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racingrooter · I have 358 points in my number 1 entry, and haven't picked my two extra horses yet - I guess I should have been in your league. :-). Too early to say who to make your power horses yet. I'm leaning toward Bode, Gemologist and Union Rags, but won't decide until late next week. I'll probably be adding Dullahan (my first adds were I'll Have Another, Alpha and Mark Valeski) and a horse from the Derby Trial. · 35 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Union Rags, Dullahan, and ???? · 35 days ago ·

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tracksidejive · Predicting Ed's power horses will be IHA, Bode, & Union. So definitely gonna have to roll the dice somewhere. Be careful of stables not far behind you! :) Good luck Matt! · 34 days ago ·

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AmbitiousD · Look at it from this perspective. Its the last chance to get points, and if you pick the same horses as everyone else, you wont gain any ground. Might as well try to shoot the moon and pick some longshots for your power horses. It sure makes it hard to cheer against your real favorites though... · 34 days ago ·

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Secretariat, Steve Cauthen - April 7th

In his second start as a 3yo, Secretariat won the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct as the 1-10 favoriteRead More

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2012 Kentucky Derby Contenders Slideshow

Get to know the 2012 Kentucky Derby contenders in this new slideshow! (PICTURES)Read More

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timgsmith10 · nice pics but the copyrite in the middle kinda ruin it · 58 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · If this were a beauty contest, I'd pick Gemologist and Alpha, plus my Derby fav, Creative Cause. · 58 days ago ·

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ruffian751 · @tim - I'm sorry, but if we don't put the copyright notice, those images will get screen-grabbed and used all over the place. It is unfortunate we have to do it, especially for the fans. But, there are actually website that make money, even farms, who have lifted images they had more than enough money to pay for. Again, I wish the situation were otherwise. Hope you still enjoy the images. · 58 days ago ·

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Florida Derby Attracts Field of 9

Union Rags and El Padrino top a short field of nine in the 63rd running of the Grade 1 Florida Derby.Read More

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BrianZipse · No fooling around, ice cold straight tri in the Florida Derby - Union Rags-El Padrino-News Pending. · 62 days ago ·

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champion2011 · Don't see much past Union Rags and El Padrino in this one. · 62 days ago ·

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Floridaf · I'll take your tri and replace News Pending with Reveron, Brian. He consistently puts in solid performances, but I do like News Pending, too. I think he'll run fourth or fifth, though. · 62 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · It's gotta be Union Rags, right? · 62 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Of course, Dark Horse. Union Rags is the easy favorite. · 62 days ago ·

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b1ueeyes03 · It's going to be a close race between EP and UR but I think EP draws away to take the Florida Derby with UR 2nd and News Pending 3rd! · 62 days ago ·

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travel_vic · why is it always either or? heard similar talk right before Brian's Time won the thing · 62 days ago ·

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AnnaK · Since News Pending is a new favourite, I'd like to see UR, News Pending, then El Padrino. · 62 days ago ·

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BrianAppleton · Nice article Ashley. I'm with Brian on his Tri, Union Rags/El Padrino/New Pending. Should be a great race! · 61 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · 6/8 wt 6/8 wt 3 wt 2- As much as I'd like to see UR do well he's beatable here, like the #3 for show spot #2, 4th. (2) $20 supers depends on odds as do all wagers but this what it looks like to me. rather hit the mega million for 640 million · 61 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · 6,2,8,5(yes, 5). · 61 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · I'm going to put the #5 in another mix-when you pay 550k for a horse you saw something. could play another 6/8 wt 6/8 wt 2/3/5 super- if I get 5/2might play the #8 win. · 61 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · That's one of the things I noticed about Z Camelot, icy--the money spent on him as a yearling. Plus he has tried 9f. three times, although on turf. Why not for fourth? I also noticed that his name was written in on the Florida Derby entries board. I'm being superstitious with signs lately. · 61 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · He's by Curlin's sire, Smart Strike, and has the same damsire, Deputy Minister. · 61 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · If the odds pemit I'm going to throw in a 3/6/8 tri box. UR just needs a prep and EP needs 1st or 2nd, #3 has a lot of upside 2nd off layoff and EP being the fastest horse with about the same LP. Michael Matz may just be there for a tune up for KD even though the purse is big. On a personal note sadly I didn't win the lottery, I didn't even want 1st second for a million - taxes would've been just fine. I think I need another job due to the fact every doctor I go to has at least 3 friends who want to shake my hand for a couple hundred. · 60 days ago ·

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Top 10 Kentucky Derby Bubble Contenders

A rundown of the top 10 horses on the earnings bubble which could be heard from on the first Saturday in May.Read More

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AndyScoggin · As a guy who has spent too much time "on the bubble" I appreciate your article. Time is starting to slip away for those horses. · 68 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Clearly the Mizzou get no love on this blog ... What a strong group of horses currently on the outside looking in. My favorite of the bunch is Bodemeister, who I think will be very tough to beat in the Arkansas Derby. · 68 days ago ·

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yukichan · Lucky Chappy --does the Derby trail run through Dubai? · 68 days ago ·

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travel_vic · It was calcualted in an article a few years ago, that Maktoum has spent around 300 million to try to wint the Derby....SO FAR · 68 days ago ·

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Cardly Knot · @yukichan, I believe UAE Derby is a G2. Desert Party and Regal Ransom made to the Derby · 68 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Glad to see my two (Empire Way and Ever So Lucky) are still getting some love, though Empire Way needs to figure himself out in a hurry if he wants an invitation to the Big Dance. · 68 days ago ·

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Just let the gray horse roll!

“His only chance is if they teach him to rate.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read or heard many "experts" say this about Hansen’s prospects for the 2012 Kentucky Derby. Balderdash, I say. Perhaps they do not remember horses like Bold Forbes, Seattle Slew, Spend a Buck, Winning Colors, Go For...Read More

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stevebiscuit · I have a feeling that nobody's gonna let Hansen go loose on the lead in the Derby. He'll have a target on his back for sure. The nice thing is that he doesn't "need" the lead, so if someone beats him to it, he can sit back and let the leaders come to him. · 72 days ago ·

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travel_vic · I have heard that comment often yet many a olt wre out alone or almost aloine War Emblem, Spend A Buck and a load of others...Dominguez has never won the thing and if he can get this one to rate at 9 furlongs, he has a great shot of getting position and then riding accordingly · 72 days ago ·

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likin sparks · I would not be surprised to see him handle longer distances at 1 1/4, 1 1/2 he's learning racing isn't just about sprinting. Vote! Hansen for president... · 72 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · And it looks like quite a field shaping up for the $1,000,000 Wood Memorial! · 72 days ago ·

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Floridaf · I would love to see Hansen keep winning, no matter how he gets the job done. · 72 days ago ·

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rechelle.dorsey · I just don't see Hansen winning the Wood, nor do I see him winning the Derby. Union Rags is going to be a major factor and there are several sleepers right now who I think are going to be a factor as well. Hansen got seriously lucky in the BC Juvenile race, UR ran a much longer race and if he would've had another stride, would've defeated Hansen. People are down on Alpha right now, but really, who did Hansen beat in the Gotham? Both Alpha & Hansen are taking the road of least resistance to the Derby, which is fine. To write off ANY Bernardini foal is foolish, IMHO, seeing as Bernardini is passing his greatness along better than almost any other sire. My Derby pick right now is UR, followed by any foal of Bernardini. Hansen hasn't proven anything to me thus far. That may change after the Wood. · 72 days ago ·

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AmyDavis · I always doubt the experts, when it comes to the Derby. My bet will be on Hansen. · 72 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · After the bias I witnessed in the Eclipse Awards any expert picks are out, unless their horse is settin' track records right and left. · 72 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · What bias was that? Oh the great Satan of the Eastern Establishment. Hogwash, it went to the right ones. · 72 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · Havre de Grace winning HOY. Tizway, Acclamation, Cape Blanco... · 72 days ago ·

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RettaYoung · I think its important to remember horse racing does take luck- A horse having a good day, with a winning jockey who is experienced, calm and collected, a good post position draw, etc. can all make a sub par horse decimate a field of better horses. Personally I believe the reason I see all these capable horses drop out of the derby in the last furlongs is linked more or less to their jockey on the day of the derby. Jockey gets too excited=major mistakes=losing horse. I still like to believe in the horse himself so I will still bet on Hansen because I think he is more than capable of winning. However, stating a horse was lucky in winning a race is like saying somebody won 20,000 dollars winning poker because they where lucky- of course they where lucky, horse racing just like poker is about luck. Its about hoping that the day brings you every factor that you need to win. · 72 days ago ·

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timgsmith10 · cocoa..you honestly think HDG wasnt horse of the year last year? Whats wrong with people? · 72 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · Thank you Zattster. I do think Hansen has an excellent shot at doing great things! · 72 days ago ·

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ScottDick · I agree. But, the big question now is will Dominguez be healthy to ride in the Derby? Please tell me you go to Lebron if not. · 72 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Ramon is said to be doing well. Being ready for the Derby should not be an issue, but maybe Lebron will ride him in the Wood. · 72 days ago ·

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LatoniaKid · I hope Ramon is on Hansen in the Derby. I love to watch him on Hansen, it's magical! · 72 days ago ·

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AnnaK · I agree with Andy, the Wood is going to be wickedly good. Feverishly good. And if that's not enough, this is where Schnitzie makes an appearance. · 72 days ago ·

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notobsessed · I agree, I trust Michael Maker to continue to do what is best for his horse · 72 days ago ·

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tktile · Nail on the head. · 72 days ago ·

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Lee AnneFoley · On the Hansen blog (http://blogs.courier-journal.com/hansen/) they've stated that Johnny V will temporarily replace Ramon if Ramon can't ride... at least in the Wood, I guess. · 71 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · I think it is harder for a front runner to win the Derby today with 20 horse fields and a number of speed horses that really have no chance to win. I agree it is possible and maybe it is Hansens best chance to win, but the race needs to set up just right. If he has learned to rate I think it improves his chances a lot. · 71 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Agreed, it probably is a little harder now due to the field size, but all it will take is a quality speed horse to comfortably get out in front with a logjam of horses behind him or her. · 71 days ago ·

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My Run to the Roses Stable Needs Your Help!

Week three of the Run to the Roses contest is upon us and I don’t know about you, but I have a very big decision to make with my stable. Read More

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scottbenson · Creative Cause & Bodemeister. If Empire Way gets there, you'll still get the non-power points and a good chance not many people will know much about him. · 84 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Ever So Lucky, Empire Way, and Creative Cause · 84 days ago ·

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ajump08 · ROAD TO THE ROSES! Made an HRN League. League Number - 882193636 Act Code - 2913889727 · 84 days ago ·

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ajump08 · and i'd stick with the power horses you've got in place right now. No way Bodemeister will duplicate his maiden win, especially against such stout company, · 84 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · ajump08 -- Thanks for the advice and I will definitely join the HRN league. Great idea. · 83 days ago ·

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TerryDickens · bodemeister did not run with any class horses when he won this time he will be stepping so far up in class that its not funny · 83 days ago ·

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sallyeastman · I'm in the same boat as Scroggins with my power horses decision for this Saturday. I have a whole lot of them in three different barns and I do not know which ones to power up. That's why the Roses game is so much FUN! · 83 days ago ·

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Capper · Andy, I'd kick out Empire Way. Go back and look at his last race. He had a dream trip on the rail the entire way & just kind of clunked along. I think CC & Bodemeister are better than he & so does Rosario, as he picked to ride CC over Empire Way. · 83 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · One thing I know for sure with this game is I am excellent at picking horses that will soon be injured and off the trail ... Good luck, Matt! · 81 days ago ·

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The Bid · I would leave your power horses just the way you have them, I just joined HRN RTTR leaugue and landed in 2nd place, I plan on being first tomorrow......... · 81 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · The Bid--Good luck in RttR. Be sure to check my blog at the beginning of the week. There will be an article that THE BID should like! · 81 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Thanks everyone--CC and Bodemeister ran one, two as my power horses and Ever So Lucky got third in the Swale. · 81 days ago ·

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ajump08 · My stable aJampers is on fire! · 81 days ago ·

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b1ueeyes03 · Irish flower is mine stable name... I did alright this weekend thanks to Creative Cause and Bodemeister :D but the next weekend Rebel Stakes is going to Kick my butt! There are a few nominations DRF named earlier last week but since Gemologist is out, Im screwed lol ...I regret putting Saber Cat and/or Castaway =/ · 79 days ago ·

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Hansen, Time to Go Big or Go Home

Which Hansen will we see in Saturday's Gotham Stakes?Read More

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BrianZipse · Unless the track is a sea of slop, I agree that this will be a paramount test to see if he should point to the Derby. · 90 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · From what I have heard it should be raining on Sat, but I don't think the slop is what bothered him in the Holy Bull and I don't think it will here. · 90 days ago ·

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yukichan · Reminds me that Ramon will soon have a decision to make--Hansen or Alpha? · 90 days ago ·

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Floridaf · It is definitely supposed to rain on Gotham day. I don't believe the track surface was an issue in the Holy Bull. Everything else that happened was his downfall. I hope these changes help him. · 90 days ago ·

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brooklyn.steve · On paper, he should beat this field easily. I doubt anyone else in here will be in the starting gate Derby Day. That being said, the built in excuse is there as it should be a sloppy track again. Do we know what happened for sure last time? Was it the pace, the track condition, or a combination of both? Can't give a positive answer on that. Let's just hope he wins this race and looks good doing it, or there will be many more qustions than answer. · 90 days ago ·

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drayton.nay · I wouldn't be a dime on this horse. Changing the bit and taking off the blinkers? Sounds like a lot to me. It may come up wet too and there is nothing in his racing past that tells me he can handle that. Pass on Hansen. · 90 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · I think this race will probably make that decision. Honestly, should Hansen learn to relax, I would go with him. Alpha didn't run a good race in the Juvenile and has been beating up on weaker. Dray, nothing says he can't handle mud either. He actually didn't run up the track in his only start over much, and that was after throwing down a pretty quick second quarter. · 89 days ago ·

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travel_vic · With a full field, his connections did not scare off too many. · 89 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · People want the graded earnings and NY is the place to get them. Its early in the year, I would not take the fact that there is a full field, as a bad thing. · 89 days ago ·

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Jinlie01 · the 12 post and weight doesn't help his cause but looking forward to see if he does progress with the equipment change and have a better run since it would be his 2nd start off a layoff. Can improve but still looking at My Adonis and others in this one. · 89 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · Jinlie, being on the outside of horses can actually be a benefit to a horse as headstrong as Hansen. Being on the inside of other speed can make a speed horse feel pressured and make them become even more stubborn. Being on the outside, there is less pressure, it may be a wider trip, but it can make it easier for a horse to relax. · 89 days ago ·

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Jinlie01 · DeadHeat...that makes sense. My concern is the wider trip along with the weight assignment might not be the best scenario for him. The big question is if he does not have to be in the lead will the mud/dirt in his face, how will he react? With that being said...it is his 2nd start off a layoff and this isn't the stronget KY prep race to date. · 89 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · Depends on how wide, but with how the track favors speed I don't think that will make much of a difference. Also, I don't necessarily have to see him behind horses so much as show that he can rate on the front end and get into a good comfortable beat, and not panic. · 89 days ago ·

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notobsessed · Unlike most of you, I don't think he likes a sloppy track, he looked like he was really struggling with it in the Holy Bull in the stretch. . · 89 days ago ·

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Jinlie01 · with all being said..I believe My Adonis and Tiger Walk have a good shot on an upset in the race. · 89 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · notobsessed, you think that was because he had just thrown down a 22 and change second quarter? Any horse, wet, dry, or cement, being the surface they are running on, would have been struggling after that. · 89 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Side Road has a good shot in this as Hansen may be too early, but the front end will be all Hansen. Ramon knows how to control a pace · 89 days ago ·

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travel_vic · One should give Derby hopefuls two less than stellar races before abandoning their Derby hopes · 89 days ago ·

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jmcleav · Still believing in Hansen, I still think it did take a big effort to defeat Union Rags, we all know a champion is built on his heart, I don't think his will has been broken yet. He still believes in himself. · 88 days ago ·

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the bid · Pretension in a huge upset · 88 days ago ·

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ruhlmann · Sloppy track, post #12, this will be a good test for Hansen. On paper he definetly looks like the best horse & he did not run a bad race in the Holy Bull after a 3 month layoff. In the BC Juv he was all heart, but I still question if he's really that good & if he wants any part of 10 furlongs, I hope he does. · 88 days ago ·

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dirojo · Hansen struggled because he went to hard early , if fit today an rated right he will easily handle this field · 88 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · After Hansen it's a crapshoot, paid 320K for the #2 jarrod likes and he was the buzz horse at the spa last summer, touted as being another super horse back then. · 88 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Caleb's Posse looks vulnerable too · 88 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Alone on the lead he is gone. Pushed and the duo of 4 and 10 have a shot · 88 days ago ·

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hshfarms · Rated well right off the lead, the pace was fairly soft, but he pulled away to win in fine order. Good luck to him in the future. · 88 days ago ·

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AnneShaw · Hansen won but not sure how the race went. · 88 days ago ·

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ruhlmann · I was having my doubts about Hansen, but he proved me wrong. I guess he's not a one dimentional horse after all, love the way he proved he could sit right off the pace & still win. Maybe 10 furlongs won't be a problem. · 88 days ago ·

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Floridaf · He went big! · 88 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · He went very big :) So proud of him today, that was a perfect, perfect race for him. He looked like a pro out there and also looked like he could have kept going for another quarter or so :) · 88 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · Well it looks like he went big! And he can rate! · 87 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Until he gets 9 frulongs, the jury remians out · 79 days ago ·

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Hansen Makes a Statement in the Gotham Stakes!

After finishing second to Algorithms, many felt that Hansen needed to make a statement in his next Derby prep race... Read More

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zatt · The rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated! · 88 days ago ·

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AnneShaw · Alive, well, beautiful, handsome, fast, etc.========= · 88 days ago ·

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overlayapparel · those "Great White Hope" shirts sure were sharp. · 88 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · UPDATE: Preliminary BSF = 95 · 88 days ago ·

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Ann Maree · He looked great today, and helped make up for some other favorites that didn't quite get there. Wow! He really shifted gears and showed a whole, more mature side of himself, as opposed to his greeness in the Holy Bull. He's a big horse, and also, he doesn't turn 3 biologically until late April. If he's matured this much in a month, can't wait to see what shows up in his next race. · 88 days ago ·

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camehome · Hansen was perfection today! Great rebound from the Holy Bull. BUT I never had my doubt and he is getting my money on the first Sat in MAY · 88 days ago ·

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notobsessed · He looks so beautiful when he is running, a colored mane and tail would distract from his beauty · 88 days ago ·

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SharonFerreira · Just knew Hansen would make all the naysayers eat their words!!! Love this horse, great race, great ride by Ramon. Please, straight to the Derby, no stops along the way. · 87 days ago ·

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Cardly Knot · Now he has to dodge the Wood Memorial Curse. Good luck! · 87 days ago ·

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Floridaf · For those that believed he was one-dimensional, he sure proved them wrong. Subtracting the blinkers was definitely the way to go. · 86 days ago ·

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champion2011 · He did run well despite the extremely wide first turn. Will be eager to see how he runs at 1 1/8 and longer. · 86 days ago ·

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Winplacsho · Would still like to see him run against some tougher competition & I don't know how tough the Wood will be if Alpha is Florida bound. · 85 days ago ·

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artistinwax · The time was extremely slow. I know he was carried wide, but the horses on the inside weren't. They were even slower. A mile in 1:37 is not even close to Triple Crown quality, and 1:44 and change at the finish, is ... well ... not impressive. · 83 days ago ·

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likin sparks · @artswax, what distances are you trying to compare? You know his last race was at 1 1/16th, if you had compared his previous two at the same distance you would notice that he's been improving in speed even though the last was ran wide, impressive. · 83 days ago ·

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amulet2012 · Loved Hansen as a 2 year old, love him more now. He will win the Derby. · 83 days ago ·

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amulet2012 · The Gotham was his first time going two turns, and he handeled it just fine. · 83 days ago ·

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travel_vic · without the KNOWN capabilities of the other colts facing him at a new distance under a weight 126 lbs he may never see again, it is foolish to even consider how an animal can run against so many ounknown pressures · 83 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · artistinwax--The AQU inner track has not been a very fast surface this winter. · 83 days ago ·

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travel_vic · inner Aqueduct has always been kind to front ender except for a spell two years ago wihen they brought in a new track maintenance team · 82 days ago ·

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Nytodiz · Well, now I have two horses for the the Kentucky Derby : Algorithms and Hansen. Let see them, in 1 1/8 · 82 days ago ·

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JohnByrd · Nytodiz, I think you have a very easy decision: http://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Algorithms_Off_Triple_Crown_Trail_123 · 82 days ago ·

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larooski · I hope Hansen wins his next race so he'll take more money in the Derby, giving the horses I'll bet on better odds. I don't like Hansen one bit for the Derby. · 82 days ago ·

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PomDeTerre · Of course he was carried wide on the first turn- he broke from the 12 hole. What else would you expect? That he made up the ground and won by 3 lengths was even more impressive. Maker also gets points for the equipment changes- the figure 8 gave Dominguez more control, and removing the blinkers appeared to settle him in. · 80 days ago ·

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Hansen, Hansen, Hansen!

Social Media platforms have been atwitter ever since the Great White Hope crossed the finish line yesterday...Read More

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AndyScoggin · @AndyScoggin says that Hansen will move up to the #2 spot in his Derby Top 10. · 87 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Union Rags may need to watch his back. · 87 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · That was impressive. Honestly, he wins by 7 if he gets a clear trip and not parked 5-6 wide on the turn. That was such a professional race by him. · 87 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · He looked great! And he raced well too! · 87 days ago ·

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annmatt · He displayed some new weapons....Look for many to duck him in the Wood...but, they can't duck him in the Derby! Will be fun to watch what is shaping up to be a match-up with Union Rags and Hansen...maybe another great rivalry will come out of the TC races this year. · 86 days ago ·

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joseph.r.direnzo · a super ride an rate for jockey an horse , the horse needed to be rated an outside post shows he has the right stuff, · 85 days ago ·

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tktile · Great Trainer, Great Jockey, Great Horse, Great White Hope! · 85 days ago ·

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theetopthree · Hansen preformance was a good showing and I like his chances but the horse has yet to convince he is a horse who can continue to improve the Wood will tell alot about his class. I myself think he needs not a win in the Wood but a gutsy preforamance that shows his real ability to compete in my opinion Good Racing to all · 83 days ago ·

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shoppegirl4081 · Honestly, he has been my favorite since The Breeder's Cup going into the Derby! He's who I am rooting for!!!! · 83 days ago ·

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latoniakid · I love to watch Hansen and Ramon race, "it's magical" !!!! · 83 days ago ·

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Grading the Kentucky Derby 2012 Preps: Hansen's Gotham Triumph

Juvenile champ Hansen is back in the swing of things on the road to Kentucky Derby 2012 after taking a bite out of the Big Apple in Saturday’s Grade 3 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct.Read More

Source: horseracingnation.wordpress.com · Posted 86 days ago ·

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Horse Racing Week In Pictures - Mar. 5

Eclipse Sportswire was on the scene this weekend, capturing all the action on the Kentucky Derby trail and at the Big Cap.Read More

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Hansen Wins Gotham Stakes

Hansen streaked to a 3-length victory in the G3 Gotham Stakes, giving "the great white hope" a renewed outlook for the 2012 Kentucky Derby. Read More

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linda.mitchellbender · Congrats to Hansen, and all connections. I never gave up and have been furious at the people who let one race tell so many ubtruths. I watched the replay and rewatched it. There should be no doubt in anyones mind that Hansen is indeed a true racehorse. He did everything that was said he would not be able to do. He proved his credics wrong, he was in the 12 hole: so what, he had to run on the outside of horses: and. He rated: fantastic. he finally made the lead and went on to take the rail and win by 3 lengths. Did I miss anything. What are they going to say now. I love this horse who just happens to be gorgeous! · 88 days ago ·

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AnnaK · Killer impressive, had to watch it twice. Nice to see the head out, and the patience and that speed. Ramon was so right. And so great to see a colt brought alom · 88 days ago ·

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AnnaK · .......so great to see a colt brought along, tempered and channelled. What I love best. · 88 days ago ·

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railbird33 · !:43.8 time on a good track, settling in before he took the lead, he moved forward from his last effort. · 88 days ago ·

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My Adonis looks to rule Gotham

Not since Batman was playing tourist somewhere out of town, have so many lined up to claim Gotham. No green haired villains in this bunch though, as the Grade 3 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct has instead attracted a motley crew of 13 Kentucky Derby contenders hoping to move one step closer to Churchill D...Read More

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AndyScoggin · Zipse seems to like those New Jersey mudders in pink and orange silks! The weather forecast is improving with the rain stopping by noon, temps in the 50's, and sunny by 2pm. · 89 days ago ·

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zatt · That is good news and a little different than the last report I saw ... thanks, Matt. · 89 days ago ·

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Floridaf · I see the logic behind picking My Adonis, but I like the looks of Dan and Sheila, as well. He has more of an immediate sprinter's pedigree, but he should get some distance from his damsire. · 89 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · My Adonis can swim and check out that move he made between the 1/2 and 3/4 after breaking badly in the Holy Bull. My win pick too. Gonna be tough in that slop. The track looks okay today, but more rain is expected. It would not surprise me at all if Hansen were to scratch due to track condition and the outside post. · 89 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · 1,8,11,12. 1,8,11,4, if Hansen scratches. I like the 5, another mudder, too. · 89 days ago ·

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ARBY · Self serving cheering for My Adonis as I have a mare being bred to Pleasantly Perfect this spring. · 89 days ago ·

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zatt · Good luck, Arby ... Good to be with you, Mary ... Ashley, Dan and Sheila would be my next choice. · 89 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Ah, so we do see eye-to-eye a little bit, Brian. · 89 days ago ·

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MableRoberts · Hmm... I'm not playing My Adonis. Don't think he can do it, even though I favor his pedigree over many of the other horses. Call me crazy, but my order tomorrow is Raconteur, Hansen and Done Talking. · 89 days ago ·

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annmatt · Hansen only has to "get something" out of the race...he doesn't need the earnings, so whether he wins or loses, I think it will depend on how he does either as to how it helps his chances in the big one come the first Saturday in May. Whenever I see a Pleasantly Perfect son/daughter, I'm always rooting for him/her. While most people seem to like the early performers and the ones that can fire early, I love horses like PP who did little in his early career....he was an old man when he hit the big time...just something about these types that make me smile. It would be nice to see My Adonis not only win, but do so emphatically! · 89 days ago ·

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ARBY · Thanks, Brian. · 88 days ago ·

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travel_vic · My Donis would have to improve significantly, to win here. IF anyone can go after Hansen, it will be late from Side Road or Pretension · 88 days ago ·

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jinlie01 · My key would be My Adonis...and Maan has an upset shot. · 88 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · Maan=Amanda=man=daughter got to throw him in. Hansen on paper at least lays over this field. He had a bad race which wasn't really that bad, those fractions. I'll try for the tri and super using him on top and since this is graded stakes with at least 8 entries my lucky #s are in play $2 ex- 38,26,17,72,12-1,12-13, 28,47 and a $10 win on the #8 whoever that is · 88 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · 2:10PM. est - MUDDY · 88 days ago ·

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Correas Likes Derby Prospect Tiger Walk

Much is being made of 2011 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Hansen drawing the No. 12 post position for the Grade 3, $400,000 Gotham on Saturday, but how about Tiger Walk, who drew the outside No. 13? Read More

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Grove returns to Gotham with Pretension

One year after finishing second behind Stay Thirsty in the Grade 3 Gotham with Norman Asbjornson at odds of 47-1, Maryland-based trainer Chris Grove returns to the race with Pretension, who despite his strong record could be another runner with long odds. Read More

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Romans has two Gotham Stakes longshots

Anyone following last year’s Triple Crown trail knows trainer Dale Romans can send out unheralded horses to do big things at ridiculously long odds. His eventual Preakness winner, Shackleford, ran second at 68-1 in the Florida Derby.Read More

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