2022 Kentucky Derby / Preakness / Belmont Thread

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Other than "Happy Jack" and "Cyberknife," the horse names suck this year... I want Happy Jack to win, but mentally, I've renamed him "Simple Jack."

That's all I got.
 

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In 2003, I was in Vegas during the Derby, so figured I'd place a bet. I put all my money on Funny Cide, because I liked the name. And he won! That got me so hooked, i started trying to handicap races, but never had much success after that. Lol
 

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Other than "Happy Jack" and "Cyberknife," the horse names suck this year... I want Happy Jack to win, but mentally, I've renamed him "Simple Jack."

That's all I got.

Sarah Jessica Parker not running this year?


Alex.
 

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Watch for the one that poops.
 

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Nope, but AOC is. Passed the face test.

Confirmed.

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The standard...



The Claiborne Farm tour is a must, even if you aren't a horse racing fan. Incredible operation, but the reverence still given to Big Red and his gravesite is amazing. On our tour, I got to meet and feed peppermints to Orb, the 2013 Kentucky Derby winner, a huge but graceful animal, who knew exactly what to do when everybody took their phones out for pictures, the horse posed.

As for the race, White Abarrio, the Florida Derby winner, would be my pick/bet.
 

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The Claiborne Farm tour is a must, even if you aren't a horse racing fan. Incredible operation, but the reverence still given to Big Red and his gravesite is amazing. On our tour, I got to meet and feed peppermints to Orb, the 2013 Kentucky Derby winner, a huge but graceful animal, who knew exactly what to do when everybody took their phones out for pictures, the horse posed.

As for the race, White Abarrio, the Florida Derby winner, would be my pick/bet.

I agree that the tour is a must do for anyone. The bolded part is a testament to his performance in those three magical races.

I also agree with your race pick.
 

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I was raised in and around Louisville and did not know what life was like without the Derby. I remember putting my 75 cents on the counter and getting a julip, but I was older then, maybe 11 or 12. Kids would skip school to go watch the ponies.

I know that Zandon and Epicenter are the favorites, but my wife's money will likely go on Charge It!

I like Cyberknife as a longer shot and will probably go with Messier to win. I have a high school buddy who bets for me and we always bet on the field. We had Mine that Bird a dozen years ago.

I will be on the couch eating Hot Browns with Henry Bain sauce, Burgoo and drinking mint julips on Saturday waiting for "Riders Up" in the 7th.
 

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Rich Strike wasn’t even in the race until yesterday after another horse scratched. Watch the end when the pony tries to escort him to the roses. He’s an azzhole biting the other pony! :lol:

80-1 everyone is in shock
 

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