tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post6263589724898133156..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Odds and EndsAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-85335145580334895202011-04-25T17:38:14.164-04:002011-04-25T17:38:14.164-04:00I'll take Midnight Interlude. Oh wait, they ha...I'll take Midnight Interlude. Oh wait, they haven't drawn post positions yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-54848991501879757042011-04-25T13:23:58.188-04:002011-04-25T13:23:58.188-04:00Nehro does look pretty good, doesn't he? I wo...Nehro does look pretty good, doesn't he? I would not be <i>totally</i>shocked if he is indeed the favorite or close to it. But how can you have a favorite in the Derby who has never even won a stakes race??? This horse is eligible for an entry allowance race!!!!Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-30809523612782229752011-04-25T12:43:56.971-04:002011-04-25T12:43:56.971-04:00There's a point where if Uncle Mo gets enough ...There's a point where if Uncle Mo gets enough press and his odds creep up that he becomes a good play. I don't love him, but if he manages to get to 10-1 or so, he's actually good value. All the more reason why taking anything under 5-1 on a horse besides "field" in the future bets is crazy.El Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145024095815950963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-89301408553357123322011-04-25T11:38:53.367-04:002011-04-25T11:38:53.367-04:00I'm of the same mindset as jp, though I've...I'm of the same mindset as jp, though I've got Mucho Macho Man in the second spot under Nehro. At least with Nehro, you feel there's a possibility he might explode down the stretch and look somewhat impressive. If you excuse MMM's last because of the shoe, he has the feel of a horse ready to move forward and emerge slightly in front of a fairly indistinguishable group.jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-87218364334094123272011-04-25T08:51:56.193-04:002011-04-25T08:51:56.193-04:00A favorite has not won a Derby prep this year. In...A favorite has not won a Derby prep this year. In other words, the favorite is going to win the Kentuciy Derby! My guess is it will be Nehro. He will pay $15.60 -- A 39-1 shot will be second and Dialed In will be 3rd. The exactor will pay $492.60. The triple will pay $2,945. -jpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-85425281387839373882011-04-25T08:18:59.716-04:002011-04-25T08:18:59.716-04:00Mo is probably on long acting antibiotics and Omep...Mo is probably on long acting antibiotics and Omeprezole, generic Prilosec.<br /><br />Pletcher is waiting for the infection to be totally eradicated and the ulcer meds to kick in, which takes about two weeks at least in a human.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-75982429905762664312011-04-25T08:17:13.226-04:002011-04-25T08:17:13.226-04:00I am starting to think this is the year I carefull...I am starting to think this is the year I carefully select four 20-1 shots or higher with proven dirt track form who have the pedigree to get the 10f and bet them all to win.<br /><br />Then box the four of them in the SF and TRI just in case.<br /><br />Better than taking 6-1 on one of the alleged favorites.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-46878739954205022342011-04-24T22:59:42.238-04:002011-04-24T22:59:42.238-04:00I think any "public" that bets on Uncle ...I think any "public" that bets on Uncle Mo at this point gets what it deserves. Knowing the horse is having problems is enough for me and I will disregard the positive comments about his recovery that are sure to come in the next 2 weeks. I don't need to know the meds.steve in nchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061356872686618093noreply@blogger.com