KY Derby field taking shape

[justindew]

Mucho Macho Man, Decisive Moment, Pants on Fire, Animal Kingdom, and probably a horse or two from the Sunland Derby are heading to the Kentucky Derby off of a six week layoff. Have we ever seen a Derby with as many as 6, or even 4 entrants coming in with such layoffs?

[The Indomitable DrugS]

The Sunland Derby winner was in for a maiden claiming tag earlier this meet at Santa Anita - after six failed MSW attempts prior.

Unless Borel gets named to ride - this horse will most likely go off as the longest shot on the board in the Derby ... which will probably be less than 100/1 if very recent history is any indication.

At least GBBob can take comfort in knowing that - while his good starter alw Philly Park 3yo is as good as just about everything that ran in that 800K giveaway sweepstakes - he probably wouldn't have won because he's a tactical speed horse and the pace was fast early - and crawl late.

[justindew]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

The Sunland Derby winner was in for a maiden claiming tag earlier this meet at Santa Anita - after six failed MSW attempts prior.

Unless Borel gets named to ride - this horse will most likely go off as the longest shot on the board in the Derby ... which will probably be less than 100/1 if very recent history is any indication.

At least GBBob can take comfort in knowing that - while his good starter alw Philly Park 3yo is as good as just about everything that ran in that 800K giveaway sweepstakes - he probably wouldn't have won because he's a tactical speed horse and the pace was fast early - and crawl late.

Well under 100-1. Backtalk was 20-1 last year. I think the days of 50-1 and up might be gone for a little while at least.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by justindew

Well under 100-1. Backtalk was 20-1 last year. I think the days of 50-1 and up might be gone for a little while at least.

There is 20 uncoupled entires and what a 16% takeout? A few will be over 50/1 obviously.

[justindew]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

There is 20 uncoupled entires and what a 16% takeout? A few will be over 50/1 obviously.

20 horses last year too, and the longest shot was 31-1.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Thanks to Eskendraya's late defection.

Last year was IMPOSSIBLY wide open.

Taking shape like exercising? If so, this race is full of lard as.ses. Richard Simmons is attending.