5/2 (CD): Kentucky Derby (G1)

[Danzig]

from kyderby.com:



Mine That Bird pulled the second-biggest upset in Derby history, eclipsed only by Donerail's famous 91-1 shocker in 1913.

Mine That Bird also became the first Canadian champion juvenile to wear the roses since Sunny's Halo in 1983. The winner of the Grey S. (Can-G3), Swynford S. and Silver Deputy S. on Woodbine's Polytrack last season, he rewarded his backers with payouts of $103.20, $54 and $25.80.

Pioneerof the Nile held second narrowly, paying $8.40 and $6.40, while third-place finisher Musket Man (Yonaguska) returned $12. The exacta was worth $2,074.80, the trifecta totaled $41,500.60, and with Papa Clem (Smart Strike) in fourth, the 8-16-2-7 superfecta was good for $557,006.38.

Completing the order of finish were Chocolate Candy (Candy Ride [Arg]), Summer Bird (Birdstone), Join in the Dance (Sky Mesa), Regal Ransom (Distorted Humor), West Side Bernie (Bernstein), General Quarters (Sky Mesa), Dunkirk (Unbridled's Song), Hold Me Back (Giant's Causeway), Advice (Chapel Royal), Desert Party (Street Cry [Ire]), Mr. Hot Stuff (Tiznow), Atomic Rain (Smart Strike), Nowhere to Hide (Vindication), 7-2 favorite Friesan Fire (A.P. Indy) and Flying Private (Fusaichi Pegasus).

[Danzig]

friesan fire does things a bit differently...instead of finishing second like the last two years, porter/jones finish second to last.

ouch!

[cowgirlintexas]

Originally Posted by Danzig

from kyderby.com:



Mine That Bird pulled the second-biggest upset in Derby history, eclipsed only by Donerail's famous 91-1 shocker in 1913.

Mine That Bird also became the first Canadian champion juvenile to wear the roses since Sunny's Halo in 1983. The winner of the Grey S. (Can-G3), Swynford S. and Silver Deputy S. on Woodbine's Polytrack last season, he rewarded his backers with payouts of $103.20, $54 and $25.80.

Pioneerof the Nile held second narrowly, paying $8.40 and $6.40, while third-place finisher Musket Man (Yonaguska) returned $12. The exacta was worth $2,074.80, the trifecta totaled $41,500.60, and with Papa Clem (Smart Strike) in fourth, the 8-16-2-7 superfecta was good for $557,006.38.

Completing the order of finish were Chocolate Candy (Candy Ride [Arg]), Summer Bird (Birdstone), Join in the Dance (Sky Mesa), Regal Ransom (Distorted Humor), West Side Bernie (Bernstein), General Quarters (Sky Mesa), Dunkirk (Unbridled's Song), Hold Me Back (Giant's Causeway), Advice (Chapel Royal), Desert Party (Street Cry [Ire]), Mr. Hot Stuff (Tiznow), Atomic Rain (Smart Strike), Nowhere to Hide (Vindication), 7-2 favorite Friesan Fire (A.P. Indy) and Flying Private (Fusaichi Pegasus).

OMG!

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Danzig

friesan fire does things a bit differently...instead of finishing second like the last two years, porter/jones finish second to last.

ouch!

Not making excuses for FF, but it seemed that he was slammed hard on the break and then pinched. Never got going after that.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Danzig

from kyderby.com:



Mine That Bird pulled the second-biggest upset in Derby history, eclipsed only by Donerail's famous 91-1 shocker in 1913.

Mine That Bird also became the first Canadian champion juvenile to wear the roses since Sunny's Halo in 1983. The winner of the Grey S. (Can-G3), Swynford S. and Silver Deputy S. on Woodbine's Polytrack last season, he rewarded his backers with payouts of $103.20, $54 and $25.80.

Pioneerof the Nile held second narrowly, paying $8.40 and $6.40, while third-place finisher Musket Man (Yonaguska) returned $12. The exacta was worth $2,074.80, the trifecta totaled $41,500.60, and with Papa Clem (Smart Strike) in fourth, the 8-16-2-7 superfecta was good for $557,006.38.

Completing the order of finish were Chocolate Candy (Candy Ride [Arg]), Summer Bird (Birdstone), Join in the Dance (Sky Mesa), Regal Ransom (Distorted Humor), West Side Bernie (Bernstein), General Quarters (Sky Mesa), Dunkirk (Unbridled's Song), Hold Me Back (Giant's Causeway), Advice (Chapel Royal), Desert Party (Street Cry [Ire]), Mr. Hot Stuff (Tiznow), Atomic Rain (Smart Strike), Nowhere to Hide (Vindication), 7-2 favorite Friesan Fire (A.P. Indy) and Flying Private (Fusaichi Pegasus).

If it wasn't for Borel and being the Kentucky Derby he would have been 250-1. Seriously. On form he was 15 lengths off of possible.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by philcski

If it wasn't for Borel and being the Kentucky Derby he would have been 250-1. Seriously. On form he was 15 lengths off of possible.

horses dont go off long anymore after 2005.

[CSC]

Glad to see Summer Bird not disgrace himself, I think this horse has some talent.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by CSC

Glad to see Summer Bird not disgrace himself, I think this horse has some talent.

It's a darn good thing horses don't care like we do over who wins because I would be disgraced to walk back to the barn after being beat by Mine That Bird. LOL

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by philcski

If it wasn't for Borel and being the Kentucky Derby he would have been 250-1. Seriously. On form he was 15 lengths off of possible.

I'm not much of a figure player, but I sure don't see anything that would say he was fast enough to do what he did. Can say all they want 'bout Canada, but he's been too slow.

[GenuineRisk]

I thought the trainer looked a bit shy, not arrogant at all.

Found an article from the courier-journal about him- it says he thought Mine That Bird's connections were "stretching it" to enter him in the Derby. Heh. One of the owners says in it, "We'll run better than people have predicted." Uh, yeah. I'll say.

From Rodeo to Kentucky Derby

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

I'm not much of a figure player, but I sure don't see anything that would say he was fast enough to do what he did. Can say all they want 'bout Canada, but he's been too slow.

The horse got a great trip (helped by a golden rail) and freaked in the mud!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Not making excuses for FF, but it seemed that he was slammed hard on the break and then pinched. Never got going after that.

lol

yet you did just that.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

It's a darn good thing horses don't care like we do over who wins because I would be disgraced to walk back to the barn after being beat by Mine That Bird. LOL

It is rather hard to figure, the horse will probably never win another race in his career. sarcastic eyeroll. He ruined my tickets but what the hey good for Borel and the connections, it is somewhat reassuring that the derby still cannot be bought with simple

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by CSC

It is rather hard to figure, the horse will probably never win another race in his career. sarcastic eyeroll. He ruined my tickets but what the hey good for Borel and the connections, it is somewhat reassuring that the derby still cannot be bought with simple :$:

but it can...cost them 9500 hundred to buy that horse. amazing.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Danzig

but it can...cost them 9500 hundred to buy that horse. amazing.

I wonder if Godolphin will adopt this philosophy. Another eyeroll...

Give them credit they are improving.

[outofthebox]

Originally Posted by Danzig

but it can...cost them 9500 hundred to buy that horse. amazing.

they bought him privately after his Grey Stakes in Canada for 400k.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by CSC

I wonder if Godolphin will adopt this philosophy. Another eyeroll...


Give them credit they are improving.

not really. their best ever derby finish was sixth. today their best was eighth.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by CSC

Glad to see Summer Bird not disgrace himself, I think this horse has some talent.

He ran well. It was a pretty good day for Birdstone, who never got the respect he deserved as a racehorse.
I have always hoped that he would become a good sire, and today certainly won't hurt.

[otisotisotis]

my newest angle - juiced Birdstones on the slop. i remember when he (Birdstone) flopped at the Lanes End on a sealed track, with Bailey pitching a fit. lol

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by miraja2

He ran well. It was a pretty good day for Birdstone, who never got the respect he deserved as a racehorse.
I have always hoped that he would become a good sire, and today certainly won't hurt.

From Unbridled to Grindstone to Birdstone now to Mine That Bird, well I think we can say 3 Derby winners and a Belmont isn't too shabby for that line. Hmm.