Corny Analysis I Wrote for a Friend's Website
Oaks Analysis:
With Champion Juvenile Filly Indian Blessing on the DL and stablemate Eight Belles going in the Derby, #8 PROUD SPELL looms a huge threat to crush these if she can bounce back from her 3rd place finish in the G1 Ashland on poly (she will). Florida Oaks winner #3 AWESOME CHIC looked like a new horse in her first two-turn race, drawing off from Elusive Lady and well regarded My Baby Baby. By Awesome Again out of an A.P. Indy mare, she should continue improving with more ground. G1 Winner #1 Golden Doc A is a solid closer who should get up for a piece.
1. Proud Spell 2. Awesome Chic 3. Golden Doc A
Derby Analysis:
#16 DENIS OF CORK has been outworking all of his rivals this week at Churchill Downs and broke his maiden here impressively. Should sit a nice trip and run them all down in the stretch. #9 PYRO was on top of most Derby lists all season until he threw in a clunker on the polytrack at Keeneland and Big Brown and Colonel John stepped up with impressive performances to steal the spotlight. Draw a line through his non-effort in the Bluegrass and be thankful for the better price. #1 COOL COAL MAN has been flying under the radar despite a very nice Fountain of Youth win at Gulfstream. He's 2-for-2 on dirt at 9F this year, should have no problem with the added distance, has a win at Churchill, and has speed from the rail. At upwards of 30-1, he's a must use.
1. Denis of Cork 2. Pyro 3. Cool Coal Man
$100 Oaks/Derby Double Play:
$20 DD 8 w/ 9,16 = $40
$10 DD 8 w/ 1 = $10
$10 DD 1,3 w/ 9,16 = $40
$5 DD 1,3 w/ 1 = $10
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