tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post6292165601490319000..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Time To GambleAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-50277470564215357152008-05-02T15:00:00.000-04:002008-05-02T15:00:00.000-04:00An interesting aside will be if Kent Desormeaux ac...An interesting aside will be if Kent Desormeaux actual sports the UPS logo on his pants as previously announced on Wed: <A HREF="http://www.ups.com/pressroom/us/press_releases/press_release/0,1088,4997,00.html" REL="nofollow">'UPS to Ride with Big Brown'</A><BR/><BR/>That would appear to now be in conflict with the last minute deal <A HREF="http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/article/45003.htm" REL="nofollow">cut with NetJets 'to sponsor Derby jockeys'</A>. That deal kicks back $300k to the NTRA Charities Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund in exchange for sporting their logo on all riders.<BR/><BR/>So will Kent still wear the UPS logo?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-71937358569693242732008-05-02T14:43:00.000-04:002008-05-02T14:43:00.000-04:00Alan, I agree. Just watch his Risen Star race. Gre...Alan, <BR/>I agree. Just watch his Risen Star race. Great call by John G. Dooley. PYRO full of Fire. You get chills.<BR/>http://www.kentuckyderby.com/2008/videos/499<BR/>StevenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-37002426425185355602008-05-02T14:13:00.000-04:002008-05-02T14:13:00.000-04:00Wish I could think up a line on Dutrow worthy of y...Wish I could think up a line on Dutrow worthy of your funny invitation. Hope someone else does.<BR/><BR/>But while I generally agree with Takach's take on front wraps, they don't scare me at all in this case. BB worked in them and got glowing reviews. (By the way, I watched the workout video and BB also hugged the rail -- I'm glad you didn't let Welch steer you off your steer based on his irrelevant observation about Dennis of Cork).<BR/><BR/>Anyway, Dutrow says BB's always worked in front wraps but has burned the back of his front right leg in races, so he's using the wraps to protect him. This isn't a claiming race. Dutrow has every incentive not to hide issues but to offer excuses in advance (or scratch him) if there are any doubts about soundness, to protect the stud value. But they say he's doing great and he looks the part on the track.<BR/><BR/>I'll admit I'm biased since he knocked my socks off when I saw his debut in Saratoga and this is a rare time when I'll actually bet chalk in the Derby. After my 0-2-X post, though, you know exactly what my opinion is worth.<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping that this post will help raise the meager price on BB.<BR/>I'm using the two Z horses most heavily underneath, so please feel confident leaving them off your tickets.steve in nchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061356872686618093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-88513712424579768772008-05-02T14:02:00.000-04:002008-05-02T14:02:00.000-04:00Did Kurt Becker make the calls Wed at Belmont? I s...Did Kurt Becker make the calls Wed at Belmont? I swear it didn't sound like Durkin when one of the great names in current racing 'Arrrr' was a contender in the 9th race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-46389638729864480092008-05-02T13:57:00.000-04:002008-05-02T13:57:00.000-04:00Philadelphia area connections have been a good ind...Philadelphia area connections have been a good indicator of Triple Crown success for the last four years.<BR/>Out of hometown loyalty I will go with Visionaire and Eight Belles.<BR/>Next year -- Smarty JuniorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-70642168359200852032008-05-02T13:46:00.000-04:002008-05-02T13:46:00.000-04:00Anybody else having trouble with NYC OTB's online ...Anybody else having trouble with NYC OTB's online system? Or know why you can't bet the Oaks-Derby double for $1?El Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145024095815950963noreply@blogger.com