2/18-20 (CD): Kentucky Derby Future Wager (Pool 1)

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Santiva ran ok - but I still don't like him at all. No shot for the Derby.

At least Sway Away can be moved up and called an X Facor. The Factor still remains on my X Factor section as well ... but if I had to pick between Sway Away or The Factor for the Kentucky Derby .. I'd lean to Sway Away.

[NTamm1215]

I was completely underwhelmed by the 1-2 finishers of the Risen Star. I guess Mucho Macho Man is better around two turns but that was a slow pace and the 3-4 finishers both received poor rides.

Santiva never was good and still isn't. I'd need 250-1 to even be mildly interested.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Santiva ran ok - but I still don't like him at all. No shot for the Derby.

At least Sway Away can be moved up and called an X Facor. The Factor still remains on my X Factor section as well ... but if I had to pick between Sway Away or The Factor for the Kentucky Derby .. I'd lean to Sway Away.

Here is my other reason that I think you and a few others might at least understand my logic, even though you don't agree with it.

Mucho Macho Man probably got back to his 0.5 yesterday on the TG's. That means Santiva ran about that or maybe a 1, thus a top, he could be primed for a major effort depending on how many races they run him in. I think he moves forward, and I think he has a real shot at winning the LA Derby, and if he does, he is 10/1 in the next future pool. He is 45/1, I've bet worse before

[HaloWishingwell]

I took a small shot with Clubhouse Ride(127-1) to win and exacta bets with the major contenders. My major bet is on Stay Thirsty(40-1) to win and exacta bets with the major contenders back and forth

[Gate Dancer]

I couldn't resist putting $20 on Brethren, even if his odds are probably too low. I like his running style and he has a win at CD. If he continues to progress, he will be lower than that on Derby Day. It's a shot I realize but kinda fun to have something to follow.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by HaloWishingwell

I took a small shot with Clubhouse Ride(127-1) to win and exacta bets with the major contenders. My major bet is on Stay Thirsty(40-1) to win and exacta bets with the major contenders back and forth

Ouch

[HaloWishingwell]

Funny how every year this crap of injury news comes out on Monday right after the betting future is over.

[Rileyoriley]

Originally Posted by HaloWishingwell

I took a small shot with Clubhouse Ride(127-1) to win and exacta bets with the major contenders. My major bet is on Stay Thirsty(40-1) to win and exacta bets with the major contenders back and forth

I like Stay Thirsty too. I put a small win bet on him, Astrology. and To Honor and Serve.

[HaloWishingwell]

Originally Posted by Rileyoriley

I like Stay Thirsty too. I put a small win bet on him, Astrology. and To Honor and Serve.

Obviously this is an important week. Pletcher apparently says that he is not totally cranked.

[Rileyoriley]

Originally Posted by HaloWishingwell

Obviously this is an important week. Pletcher apparently says that he is not totally cranked.

He doesn't have to win but I'd like to see him to run well. I also like him running in a 9 horse field (if they all go) rather than a small field. He showed some fighting spirit and grit last year. I like that in a Derby horse.

[clyde]

StayDirty is now off my derby watch list.