Kentucky Derby pace will be very fast

[ateamstupid]

So four horses who have moderate tactical speed in February might be in the gate, and that's enough to declare that the Derby pace will be very fast and thus we should throw out said horses? Got it.

[johnny pinwheel]

its something not worth thinking about for weeks to come

[jballscalls]

isnt the derby pace generally very swift?? i mean 20 horses and 150k screaming people, things generally get quick early

[DaTruth]

Since we are forecasting the Derby pace this early, does anyone want to take a crack at forecasting the weather on Derby Day?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Since we are forecasting the Derby pace this early, does anyone want to take a crack at forecasting the weather on Derby Day?

I'll take a crack. My hope: Partly cloudy 75

[slotdirt]

Long-term forecast says a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Let me quick check out the wet track Tomlinson numbers for the 300 plus horses nominated for the Triple Crown.

[robfla]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Long-term forecast says a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Let me quick check out the wet track Tomlinson numbers for the 300 plus horses nominated for the Triple Crown.

Tomlinson Ratings for the 23 horses in Pool One of the Derby Future Wager:

1. Aikenite - 253*
2. American Lion - 222
3. Buddy's Saint - 259
4. Concord Point - 224*
5. Conveyance - 219
6. Dave in Dixie - 291
7. Drosselmeyer - 349
8. Dryfly - 336*
9. Dublin - 276
10. Eskendereya - 336
11. Jackson Bend - 231
12. Lookin At Lucky - 309
13. Make Music for Me - 280
14. Maximus Ruler - 283
15. Noble's Promise - 259*
16. Ron the Greek - 306*
17. Rule - 248
18. Stay Put - 330
19. Super Saver - 362
20. Tiz Chrome - 210
21. Uptowncharlybrown - 226
22. Vale of York - 270
23. William's Kitten - 195