So, Derby Week has finally arrived, Look for all Extras Here

[JolyB]

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Originally Posted by Eclipse

Congrats on your pick for last. You nailed it. Sometimes I think these extras don't have much value, but we probably all got a new tool for our handicapping toolbox and that is to be sure to put a bet on whichever horse Don and Joly and Plen choose to finish last.

You may be on to something. Just look at the horses I throw out with a disdainful "hasn't got a chance" and box them. Probably would show a positive ROI.

The scene in our family room yesterday was probably typical of many homes during the Derby stretch run. My wife and I were watching, and I was intently watching the duel of Epicenter and Zandon as they approached the wire. Both of them seemed to be struggling to get the final 1/16th. I was alive to both of them in the Oaks/Derby Double and was already calculating the will pays. I think that I shouted, "who's that on the rail" and after seeing a #21 (didn't recognize the saddlecloth color) proceeded to throw my clipboard and pen into the air and sit there dumbfounded. Leon gave his horse an incredible ride through traffic, passing numerous very tired horses.