The Race Is On
The first Saturday in May in addition to being Christmas for horse players marks the end of a long, trying winter in Boston. Those of you smart enough to follow my last bit of equine investment advice were rewarded with $736 payout on a 10 cent superfecta bet. For those of you who think that falls into “even a broken clock is right twice a day” category, I would refer you to Jay Cronley, ESPN and America’s premiere handicapper. Mr. Cronley has almost made me as much as I have lost. But I digress let’s get to the picks:
First : Revolutionary. Handicapping the race for the roses is normally a riddle, wrapped in a conundrum, hidden at the bottom of a quagmire. To quote Mr. Cronley, “rare things happen, well rarely”. Rarely does a horse’s running style, post position and mount align for a particular race. Revolutionary is perfectly positioned with living legend Calvin Borel driving. When he wins it will feel like stealing.
Second: Mylute. Horse has done nothing exceptional but has steadily improved. ”Slow and steady wins the race” ring any bells? Should be good enough for second here.
Third: Palace Malice. Honestly, I have no idea why other than a hunch which in the Derby is equal to two days studying the racing form.
Fourth: Goldencents. Normally, I feel the California horses are too soft for the roller derby character of this race. However, he is a decent horse and whatever the equivalent is for HGH for horses he’s on it. Remember Trainer Doug “Drug” O’Neill coming out of nowhere with “I’ll Have Another?” The horse who then returned to no where rather than submit to a drug test. I’m not a big fan of cheaters, unless I know in advance they are cheating.
For Mr. Cronley’s analysis click here.
“The Race is On” was one of the recently departed George Jones many hits.
They got me on accessory
Thirty days in jail
One headlight in a Louisville night
Without a chance at bail
But I’ll be home by derby time
So please save me a seat
Mint Juleps on the outfield grass
The old south tastes so sweet
Band of Heathens
