Who was your first?

[South Beach Luv]

First Derby horse I remember betting on was Nobiz Like Showbiz. I was working weekends for Smarty's and remember timing my break that day so I could sneak into an empty conference room and watch it. Watched Barbaro's and Giacomo's at home but wasn't betting til 2007.

[Sightseek]

Arazi

[dagolfer33]

Charismatic.....was purely a hunch play. Since that day I have been anointed a horse racing expert by my friends and colleagues.

[ghartman02]

1969. Arts and Letters, lost to Majestic Prince, First win..1982, Gato Del Sol

[SundayStar]

spend a buck

[Alabama Stakes]

I can't believe no one has said Riva Ridge. He was a superstar. how he ever lost to BeeBeeBee in the preakness boggled the mind of a little kid like me. I was hooked though. Hosses were like heroes back then to me. the 70's hosses and music were the best there ever was. Nothing has changed. Secretariat, Foolish pleasure, Affirmed, Slew, the Bid...These were household names.

[King Glorious]

The little Snow Chief in 1986. I can't believe I've been at this nearly 30 years.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by SundayStar

spend a buck

and the ensuing controversy over the jersey derby. what a wake up call that was to the powers behind the triple crown races!

[SundayStar]

Originally Posted by Danzig

and the ensuing controversy over the jersey derby. what a wake up call that was to the powers behind the triple crown races!

i remember that very well. it was disappointing to see him skip the preakness.

[Benny]

Originally Posted by ghartman02

1969. Arts and Letters, lost to Majestic Prince, First win..1982, Gato Del Sol

Ding, ding , ding, you just awakened some of my old brain cells with the mention of Majestic Prince. Loved him