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Old 05-01-2008, 09:45 PM
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Default 2008 Kentucky Derby predictions

Okay, I know there's been a smattering of picks posted in different threads, but for the sake of centralization, post your predictions here.

If I had to pick, in order, the top four finishers:

1 -- Smooth Air
2 -- Z Fortune
3 -- Cool Coal Man
4 -- Colonel John

Towards the bottom, will also use Big Brown, Eight Belles, Pyro and Denis of Cork.
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Old 05-01-2008, 09:47 PM
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1.Gayego
2.Colonel John
3.Denis of Cork
4.Court Vision
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Old 05-01-2008, 09:56 PM
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1)Visionaire
2)Pyro
3)Colonel John
4)Denis of Cork
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:20 PM
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1) Big Brown
2) Court Vision
3) Monba
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1-Brown
2-Pyro
3-Big Truck
4-Bob Black
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:24 PM
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1) Colonel John
2) Court Vision
3) Visionaire
4) Smooth Air
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:32 PM
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1) Visionaire
2) Big Brown
3) Z Humor
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:35 PM
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Colonel John
Eight Belles
Denis Of Cork
Z Fortune
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:42 PM
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1) Z Fortune
2) Colonel John
3) Denis of Cork
4) Pyro
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Denis of Cork
Court Vision
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Old 05-02-2008, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ShadowRoll
Okay, I know there's been a smattering of picks posted in different threads, but for the sake of centralization, post your predictions here.

If I had to pick, in order, the top four finishers:

1 -- Smooth Air
2 -- Z Fortune
3 -- Cool Coal Man
4 -- Colonel John

Towards the bottom, will also use Big Brown, Eight Belles, Pyro and Denis of Cork.
ShadowRoll, you have the EXACT same eight horses I'm going to be using, albeit in different order. Bad news for us, eh?
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Old 05-02-2008, 02:50 AM
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Subject to change:
Tale of Ekati
Colonel John
Z Humor
Gayego
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Old 05-02-2008, 02:58 AM
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I toss off my normal handicapping goggles when it comes to a twenty horse Kentucky Derby, as I'm sure many of us do.

I haven't made final selections or combos yet, but I am focusing on the fact that both Zito and Mott each have two horses coming from the inside to mid-pack out of the gate.
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Old 05-02-2008, 05:29 AM
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ShadowRoll, you have the EXACT same eight horses I'm going to be using, albeit in different order. Bad news for us, eh?
ateam, if history holds, there'll be like $80 million gambled on this race. I think that's enough for you and me. Too bad for the rest of these folks, though.
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Old 05-02-2008, 07:05 AM
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I don't think I've ever been so unsure leading up to a Derby, but this is who I like approx. 36 hours out.

Big Brown- Not one to bet favorites, but right now I'm not sure anyone can
beat this one

Denis of Cork- Not sure if he can handle the distance, but he's working great

Monba- Forgive the FOY, this one is could run a big one.

Pyro- This one could end up being my top choice by tomorrow

Court Vision- Only recently has entered my radar screen.

******This is all subject to change because I'm a mess as to how I'm going
to bet this race.
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Old 05-02-2008, 09:14 AM
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I don't think I've ever been so unsure leading up to a Derby, but this is who I like approx. 36 hours out.

Big Brown- Not one to bet favorites, but right now I'm not sure anyone can
beat this one

Denis of Cork- Not sure if he can handle the distance, but he's working great

Monba- Forgive the FOY, this one is could run a big one.

Pyro- This one could end up being my top choice by tomorrow

Court Vision- Only recently has entered my radar screen.

******This is all subject to change because I'm a mess as to how I'm going
to bet this race.

Looks like we're almost on the same page, hopefully we both get paid tomorrow. But I'm warning you now, I've never cashed a bet on the derby. So I almsot got a curse-factor as big as Hammerin Hank
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Old 05-02-2008, 09:27 AM
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Looks like we're almost on the same page, hopefully we both get paid tomorrow. But I'm warning you now, I've never cashed a bet on the derby. So I almsot got a curse-factor as big as Hammerin Hank
Yeah, I know what you're saying. Despite Dahoss's effort to steer me away from him, I was the same guy who was touting Circular Quay last year. I wished I had listened to him and .
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in no order eight belles, pyro, smooth air and either visionaire or z futune. ex & tri boxed. if it rains i'll probably change it all.
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Old 05-02-2008, 07:16 AM
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1.Big Brown
2.Pyro
3.Court Vision
4.Col. John
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Old 05-02-2008, 07:19 AM
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F-ing Calder is trying to black out all simulcast betting down here in So. FL meaning if you don't go to Calder, you can't bet... See if I EVER attend a race at Calder again if that happens. That is absolutely ridiculous!!!

IF we can bet..

My top four are:

1. Bob Black Jack
2. Visionaire
3. Cool Coal Man
4. Smooth Air (yes, even though I am mad at Calder, I do like this horse.)


Hubby is more fave orientied with a couple of long shots:

1. Colonel John
2. Pyro
3. Big Truck(who I do like. I think his last race was a throw out as his TB Derby was a big race for him. He is rested now and ready to go)
4. Court Vision
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