Storm in May

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by dearheart54

Yes, I have been there on Derby Day, for 131, although I was in the banquet room across the hall, which was just as much of a madhouse. But after going to CD last year for 132, I prefer the madhouse of Trackside. This year, I'm in the restaurant part of Trackside, and usually get there at opening, make all my bets right away (former accountant, does spreadsheets), and then sit with a nice cup or two of coffee until noon, when the alcohol begins. I decide how I am going to bet long before I even get there.

They don't serve alcohol til after noon? Philistines.

I can already tell you Storm in May will be my mom's horse since he's grey. My dad's got an interesting method to pick horses at home. He only ever watches the TC races and picks the winner in the post parade 90% of the time. The other time he'll end up picking an 8th placer or something but rarely does he miss eyeballing the horse that looks the best to him and ending up with the Derby winner. Pity the man doesn't gamble. It's like that Deal or No Deal model with an IQ of 158 or something, kind of strange she doesn't use her Mensa-ness for some higher purpose. I should market him as a wagering gimmick on eBay. You can take him with you to a paddock and it'll be like money in the Paypal account.

[dearheart54]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

They don't serve alcohol til after noon? Philistines.

I can already tell you Storm in May will be my mom's horse since he's grey. My dad's got an interesting method to pick horses at home. He only ever watches the TC races and picks the winner in the post parade 90% of the time. The other time he'll end up picking an 8th placer or something but rarely does he miss eyeballing the horse that looks the best to him and ending up with the Derby winner. Pity the man doesn't gamble. It's like that Deal or No Deal model with an IQ of 158 or something, kind of strange she doesn't use her Mensa-ness for some higher purpose. I should market him as a wagering gimmick on eBay. You can take him with you to a paddock and it'll be like money in the Paypal account.

Oh, they serve alcohol before noon. I need coffee first, beats me why. Old age, I guess

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by dearheart54

Oh, they serve alcohol before noon. I need coffee first, beats me why. Old age, I guess

A mix of both sets the day up perfectly

[slotdirt]

Bloody at 10:00 a.m. is the proper way to start a Derby morning.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Bloody at 10:00 a.m. is the proper way to start any morning.

I could not agree more.

[dearheart54]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

I could not agree more.

My nephew agrees as well, so I suppose he'll be sloshed by 10:30 am. Should be fun to watch.

If I were to drink that early, it would probably something with citrus, for the vitamin C

Storm in May is now listed on the official website as a contender, and I looked at his stats. He has only once finished out of the money, the aforementioned Hutchenson. Hmmm......