Eight Belles to the Derby?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Kasept

If Eight Belles goes Saturday instead of Friday, it is Rick Porter and NO ONE ELSE making the decision. Even the consideration of her in the Derby has Porter's ham-handed fingerprints all over it. If Jones were making the call and was forced to run one of the 2 in the Derby, it would be Proud Spell, who is far better suited for the task.

Personally I dont think they have any intention of running in the Derby, Porter is most likely just keeping his name in the media spotlight by suggesting it. He knows how to manipulate the racing media, not that it is very hard.

[FGFan]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Personally I dont think they have any intention of running in the Derby, Porter is most likely just keeping his name in the media spotlight by suggesting it. He knows how to manipulate the racing media, not that it is very hard.

I really hope that is the case here.

I am very high on both Proud Spell and Eight Belles, really enjoyed seeing them both here at the Fairgrounds this winter.
Both are really magnificent fillies in the paddock and on the track. Hope they stay in the Oaks and go 1,2 in whatever order.