Later tonight after they draw Preakness 5-5:30 (on HRTV and ESPN 360).

Thanks! :)

I got a 114 equivalent. I don't think it was as tough as I initially expected it to be, and I think Beyer's minions took too many liberties. The fact was Miss Isella ran out of her skin, the Bullsbay race was terrible, and Rachel was phenomenal. Everything else fell into line relatively well.

I know.

I've agreed to pay him a $90 a day consulting fee so he supplies me with smart things to post.

Of course, we have nothing in writing ... but he knows I'm good for it.

anyone have the post positions?

Yeah geez, where's the list?

Ok all I got is Big Drama is in the 1 hole and Rachel Alexandra's on the outside. I know this because Steve said so on his show. Hopefully Haskin can come on but it'll be at least 30 min I bet b/c he has his own deadlines. I've looked all over the place for the list of the posts. Anybody got the full run down? How long could it possibly take to put the bare bones list on ESPN or Bloodhorse? I don't mean Steve Haskin's typically excellent analysis. I just mean 1-13, horse names. I don't even need the jockeys/owners/trainers. Stupid ESPN360.com isn't available from my Time Warner provider and I can't get HRTV. What the heck?

1. Big Drama 10-1
2. Mine That Bird 6-1
3. Musket Man 8-1
4. Luv Gov 50-1
5. Friesan Fire 6-1
6. Terrain 30-1
7. Papa Clem 12-1
8. General Quarters 20-1
9. Pioneer of the Nile 5-1
10. Flying Private 50-1
11. Take the Points 30-1
12. Tone it Down 50-1
13. Rachel Alexandra 8-5

wow post 13.... the lucky number... wonder how much this hurts her chances? Maybe she is naturally fast enough to not be hurt by it? Just wide the first turn at least.. correct?

Also, no way Mine That Bird goes off at 6-1

Baffert just said that he thought the post was a good thing for RA

about 23 seconds to the first turn, plenty of time to settle

ok cool... and she seems to have so much natural speed that she should be okay by then HOPEFULLY!!!

alright, my fortune cookie today said:

"the only safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket"

lucky numbers: 1,10,13,36,37,40

take the 1,10,13 to the bank....

I think this is the most facinating race in a long time:

1. Does RA run away with the race taking on the boys - I don't think so
2. Is MTB a one race wonder or is the turn around warranted based on the one run change and Borel - I think better than expected but won't win
3. Do the horses that did not fire in the Derby come back to show the form that many thought? - Possible for FF
4. Can Big Drama control the race. Everyone's talking about it so I say no.
5. At first look it appears there will be a bunch of horses stalking. Who moves first? Not sure, but I'm starting to think a horse will close from off the pace and I'm going with TERRAIN!

Should be a great race.

Spyder

Hopefully this keeps her odds above 2-1.

Speaking of numbers.... didnt the # of last years derby... also be the same winning # as the preakness ? Or the year before.. ..:confused:

crazy 8's ?

3 years ago, Barbaro was 8 in the Derby, Bernardini 8 in the preakness, and Jazil 8 in the Belmont

settle yes but I imagine the other riders keep her out at least in the 3 path.

Bookend exacta possible here....

Was just watching ESPN and Hank Goldberg said that Big Brown won the Preakness from the outside post. Is my memory awful or is Hank Greenberg just a bumbling fool -- much like most sportscasters on ESPN?