Betting The Preakness

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by sumitas

the numbers over time will return to the trend i identified. this year only KD horses will be in the top 3.

My crystal ball tells me that one of the top 3 will be off the board.

[pick4]

Originally Posted by Cardus

A few things:

Prince of Thieves debuted on November 20, 1995 @ Aqueduct at one mile and earned an 82 Beyer Speed Figure. I remember this for two reasons: I was at the greyhound track in Bridgeport, CT and watched what I thought was an anticipated debut; I immediately said afterwards, "The Derby will be Honour in Glory/ALL/Prince of Thieves." Too bad it turned out to be Grindstone/Cavonnier/Prince of Thieves.

"Badge" by Clapton, or Cream, is a GREAT song.

I really thought that Andy's chat room name was a parody of internet-speak (btw: by the way).

Who is "justindew?" I have followed this sport rather closely for a while now, and I've never heard of him.

Badge was a Cream tune. Clapton was awesome like he always is on guitar.

[sumitas]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

My crystal ball tells me that one of the top 3 will be off the board.

not this year.. the KD horses (including CQ) are clearly better than the Preakness newbies.

[blackthroatedwind]

For those interested hit on the link for Black Throated Wind....it's the 6th song.


http://www.archive.org/details/gd94-...189.sbeok.shnf

[pick4]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Definitely agree. I just don't know whether it will be Curlin or Hard Spun. I'm leaning towards throwing Hard Spun overboard.

I can understand why one could come to that conclusion. Hard Spun ran a tough race and is coming back in short order. But what makes you think Hard Spun fired his best shot in Kentucky and won't be able to run at the very least an in the money performance?

[justindew]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Who is "justindew?" I have followed this sport rather closely for a while now, and I've never heard of him.

I wrote a blog on KentuckyDerby.com this spring. At the moment, I am not employed by CDI.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by justindew

I wrote a blog on KentuckyDerby.com this spring. At the moment, I am not employed by CDI.

I assume they are mutually exclusive events?

[justindew]

What are? Writing a blog and being employed by CDI?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by justindew

What are? Writing a blog and being employed by CDI?

It was a joke.....ya know, you came here about the blog " incident ", and now you're not working there.

I was joking that I assume they aren't related.

[justindew]

I'm a little slow sometimes.

I was contracted by CDI to write the blog through the Derby.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by justindew

I'm a little slow sometimes.

I was contracted by CDI to write the blog through the Derby.

If you hurry Byk is still taking applications for the Carolina Barbeque in Saratoga.

[justindew]

I've heard it gets really muggy up there in August. I mean, it's hot in Miami. But it's a different kind of hot.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by justindew

I've heard it gets really muggy up there in August. I mean, it's hot in Miami. But it's a different kind of hot.

I can get hot but it's a bit overblown....mostly it's pretty nice unless you get really unlucky with the rain.

You've never been there?

[justindew]

Nope. Never been to Del Mar either. Might try to do both this summer.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by justindew

Nope. Never been to Del Mar either. Might try to do both this summer.

Byk is apparently inviting all board members to stay with him so you have a free place to stay.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by justindew

Nope. Never been to Del Mar either. Might try to do both this summer.

I'm going to Del Mar (opening weekend) for the first time this summer.

I don't care if you have to walk to Saratoga, you have to make it there...

[herkhorse]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

All that really matters is that you are a dedicated follower of the group responsible for my name on name on this board.

I'll Toast to That!

[slotdirt]

I missed Saratoga last year. I don't plan to miss it this year.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

This is a very simple betting race for me.

I'm heavily playing an exacta wheel with Curlin and HS on top of Street Sense.

I'm also playing a single trifecta key HS and Curlin over HS and Curlin over Street Sense.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

This is a very simple betting race for me.

I'm heavily playing an exacta wheel with Curlin and HS on top of Street Sense.

I'm also playing a single trifecta key HS and Curlin over HS and Curlin over Street Sense.

no "new shooters"?