ROI Results 4/6 @ AQU_KEE_SA

[JolyB]

RQ, I felt badly over winning the points contest by one measly point after you had been winning going into the final race. Congrats to you on picking up the ROI win in such emphatic fashion.

As to where we will be shipping this week, it seems inevitable that we head for beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas for the Arkansas Derby and the Racing Festival of the South. So many quality 3 year olds are right on the bubble of Derby points that it feels like the NCAA selections all over again, and the Arkansas Derby could have a huge impact on that. If the entries reflect that the Lexington is also going to have a potential impact on the Derby starters, we might add that race as well. Right now it looks as if it will. I'll plan to post something after the entries are announced on Wednesday.

[cal828]

" As to where we will be shipping this week, it seems inevitable that we head for beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas for the Arkansas Derby and the Racing Festival of the South."

I may be out there on Saturday. My grandsons have expressed an interest in going. Can't remember when I was there last. Seems like about 2009. I think the chance for rain is about 80% which may make for a very crowded clubhouse with I imagine about 60 plus thousand. Fortunately, now everyone has a phone and the Oaklawn app so wagering lines and people moving around may be lessened somewhat.