kentucky derby: who to watch/ who will win

[tony hipchest]

20 horses in the field pick 5. i always play horse #4 (sinister minister) no matter who it is cause its my lucky number, got the best angle going into the 1st turn, and most importantly, the #4 cloth they wear is always yellow with a black 4. i got a few bucks on him to win, place, and show.

i dont follow horseracing but its fun to watch and bet on and actually pretty easy if you do a 10 minute read on the horses and play the longshots vs. favorites.

im going with #s 7, 17, 8, 4, 2 in that order (none of which got greater than 12:1 odds)

last year the long shot won (giacamo i think). this year theres about 4-5 horses at 50-1.

[MasterOfPuppets]

and it's, can't stop by a nose....

[tony hipchest]

http://www.kentuckyderby.info/kentuckyderby-odds.php

Brother Derek 4-1
Lawyer Ron 9-2
Barbaro 6-1
Sweetnorthernsaint 6-1
Sinister Minister 8-1
Point Determined 10-1
Bob and John 10-1
Jazil 10-1
AP Warrior 15-1
Steppenwolfer 15-1
Sharp Humor 18-1
Showing Up 25-1
Private Vow 30-1
Keyed Entry 30-1
Cause to Believe 35-1
Bluegrass Cat 40-1
Deputy Glitters 50-1
Flashy Bull 60-1
Storm Treasure 75-1
Seaside Retreat 100-1

if you put $2 on each the bottom 10 you have a 1 out of 2 shot of doubling your money atleast. safe bet, fun. and you got half the field.

[shimmysteelerfan]

i pick cause to believe, sounds like a kick ass name. next would be seaside retreat, cause if the ****er wins by god i would quit my job!!!!!

[tony hipchest]

if im going for the trifecta i usually pick the horse with the coolest name, a favorite, and a semi-longshot. in this case i like "sharp humor" watch for him.

[SteelerzGirl]

I like to watch all the pre-Kentucky Derby stuff because I like to see what kind of funky hats all the women are wearing. I heard on The Today Show this morning that they're going to have a special Mint Julep drink which will cost $1,000/drink. Only 50 of these drinks will be sold. Proceeds to go to a charity for horses to die w/dignity. So get out your credit cards, fellas... I want one of these drinks...(lol).


http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?se...rre&id=4088470


I'm taking Steppenwolfer in the Derby just because I think it's a cool name.

[tony hipchest]

Originally Posted by SteelerzGirl

I like to watch all the pre-Kentucky Derby stuff because I like to see what kind of funky hats all the women are wearing. I heard on The Today Show this morning that they're going to have a special Mint Julep drink which will cost $1,000/drink. Only 50 of these drinks will be sold. Proceeds to go to a charity for horses to die w/dignity. So get out your credit cards, fellas... I want one of these drinks...(lol).


http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?se...rre&id=4088470


I'm taking Steppenwolfer in the Derby just because I think it's a cool name.

thats what i though too. i think hes horse #2. go rusty.

i'll buy you a lime green kool-aid if he wins

[MasterOfPuppets]

Originally Posted by SteelerzGirl

I like to watch all the pre-Kentucky Derby stuff because I like to see what kind of funky hats all the women are wearing. I heard on The Today Show this morning that they're going to have a special Mint Julep drink which will cost $1,000/drink. Only 50 of these drinks will be sold. Proceeds to go to a charity for horses to die w/dignity. So get out your credit cards, fellas... I want one of these drinks...(lol).


http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?se...rre&id=4088470


I'm taking Steppenwolfer in the Derby just because I think it's a cool name.

[Suitanim]

I'd like to go for the party, but I don't really gamble, and could care less about horse racing.

[tony hipchest]

i shouldve called this thread "pick a number between 1 and 20"

i think im out 6 bucks tomorrow with horse4 but i have several trifectas that could bring a cheap and decent return.