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BIG BROWN – IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr.’s Big Brown , the emphatic 4 ¾- length winner of the 134th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI), had an easy morning at Barn 22 following his victory in the “Run for the Roses.” read more

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Sun, May 4 2008
Derby Day Dawns...

...and I'm back in business (after a sojourn to DC that involved some work at Archives II , Pizzeria Paradsio , catching the Oaks on TV at a bar, Crowded House and some early trains). I'm catching up on everything happened yesterday and was obviously disturbed to hear about Chelokee's breakdown;...

Posted to SuperfectaBlog (Weblog) by Anonymous on Sat, May 3 2008
Derby Day Dawns...

...and I'm back in business (after a sojourn to DC that involved some work at Archives II , Pizzeria Paradsio , catching the Oaks on TV at a bar, Crowded House and some early trains). I'm catching up on everything happened yesterday and was obviously disturbed to hear about Chelokee's breakdown;...

Posted to SuperfectaBlog (Weblog) by Anonymous on Sat, May 3 2008
Kentucky Derby Notes (May 2, 2008)

ADRIANO – Trainer Graham Motion sent his Lane’s End Stakes (GII) winner to the Churchill Downs racetrack Friday morning for a 1½-mile gallop under Alice Clapham in preparation for Saturday’s 134th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands. read more

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Fri, May 2 2008
Derby Selections - It’s Time to Pick a Winner

It’s hard to believe that in just 24 hours we’ll be gearing up for the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. Derby day is a special day for horse racing fans around the country, and the single day on the calendar where our sport takes center stage nationally. I’ve blogged earlier in...

Posted to The Aspiring Horseplayer (Weblog) by Anonymous on Fri, May 2 2008
Colonel John is the key horse

Louisville, Ky. With a bit more than 48 remaining before the 134th Kentucky Derby it is obvious that the clear consensus is that there is no clear consensus. But the Derby, though it is the most difficult handicapping challenge of most years, is the one race in which almost everyone must have a bet....

Posted to Paul Moran at the Races (Weblog) by Anonymous on Thu, May 1 2008
Derby Picks

Here is one man's breakdown of Kentucky Derby 134...( read more )

Posted to Triple Crown Talk (Weblog) by Anonymous on Thu, May 1 2008
James Scully's Morning Notes (May 1, 2008)

On this sunny and warm morning, a huge crowd was on hand to watch BIG BROWN (Boundary) blow out three furlongs in preparation for the Kentucky Derby (G1). He looked spectacular entering the track, acting cool and collected as he walked down the backside, and the exercise rider had a hard time holding...

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Thu, May 1 2008
Kentucky Derby Notes (May 1, 2008)

The last timed work for a horse entered in Kentucky Derby 134 was turned in Thursday by morning-line favorite Big Brown, who covered three furlongs in :35.40. The 35.40 was a bit faster than the :36 to :37 range Dutrow talked about Wednesday, but he said the time wasn’t a problem. read more

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Thu, May 1 2008
Kentucky Derby 2008: On the Record

With the Derby post positions announced (and the Kentucky Derby odds beginning to move), it's time to go on the record. I've been poring over the DRF's PPs for the Derby; I like the Moss Pace Figures version . Here are my conclusions about the field: 1) Cool Coal Man - Nice pedigree and he...

Posted to SuperfectaBlog (Weblog) by Anonymous on Thu, May 1 2008

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