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I tweeted just today that Shanghai Bobby may very well be the last horse in, after a 4th place FL Derby finish, with 34 points (10 from 4th in Derby). If he finishes worse than 4th there, should he get in? I'd argue no.

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As one who expects to be in attendance at the Apple Blossom on Friday, I can do nothing but fully agree with this article. I would like to see Porter's et al. thoughts on what fair weights would be, however.

I think Greg Jones got it...Champagneforashley fits

or just a coincidence

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In Hot Springs, Stubby's and Roland's BBQ are both closer to Oaklawn than McClard's and are really solid in their own right. There's a Doe's EP on Lake Hamilton - go a little further over the lake to Jason's, a good burger joint. Fisherman's Wharf is a great place for seafood in summer, but I'm not sure it will be open in February. You going Southwest Stakes week?

In Little Rock, I'd bypass Doe's and go to the Faded Rose instead. They serve a lot of Creole dishes but you can get a good steak there as well.