5/16 (PIM): Preakness (G1); Dixie (G2); Gallorette (G3), et al..

[booner]

Hard to take Rachel Alexandra at the short price. She has the looks, and on paper should run circles around these. I won't put her on top; instead, I'll use 2 others with her.

I like Friesian Fire today. He did have an excuse last time (the hoof thing), and I like it that it's his 2nd start off that long layoff coming into the Derby. I just feel he is ripe for a big effort.

Take The Points is really intriging to me. He has been training well and is returning to dirt. The two races out west were not that bad. He will be my long shot play.

Probably box these 3 and be done with it. I won't get to see the race until late tonight. And if anyone at this reception I'm going to tells me who wins, I will punch them squarely in the face!!!

Good luck to all today and enjoy the races!!