Curlin - help here

[pointman]

Cajun, I don't really see why anyone would have to eat crow, everyone is just expressing their opinions. In my mind the Derby is one race that you can get odds on horses and prices on exotics that you don't in other races. I just don't agree with those that argue that he should be tossed because his odds are not good enough in this race. Sure, you may play against a horse in a race because they are 3-5 and there is no value. But is 4-1 or 5-1 no value? I can see those who wish to toss Curlin because they believe he doesn't have enough experience, the post is bad, or they feel he hasn't faced any real competition, etc. But if you think the horse is good, and I honestly don't see anyone in this field that has as much potential upside as Curlin with tactical speed, why toss him at these odds? We all know that in a 20 horse field anything can happen, there are a million ways to lose this race, only one way to win. I do not guarentee he will win, but I will have him on my tickets.