Kentucky Derby talk...

[Wabash Wonders]

Since we are less than a month away from the most exciting 2 minutes in sports, I thought I'd start a thread dedicated just to the Kentucky Derby. Whether it be posting your contenders, picking your actual winner, or even talking about past Derbys, feel free to post any comments or thoughts here for all to see.

Here is a list of the graded stakes earnings so far. The top 19 earn their way into the Derby if they choose to go. There may be a few horses listed that will not go to the Derby which means a horse listed 20,21,22 or so may be in right now. This list does not include this weekends earnings, but I don't think any major changes accord because of the results. Dunkirk as you can see if going to need a lot of help to get into the top 19. It will be a shame if he does not get in. A couple horses listed are already off the Derby trail, such as The Pamplemousse. Square Eddie who has not raced since January because of an injury has been working out again, so he could still be headed towards the Derby.

Mafaaz won the Win and you are in race in England.

1. Regal Ransom ... $1,250,000
2. Square Eddie ... $774,981
3. Pioneerof the Nile ... $743,250
4. Desert Party ... $641,667
5. Quality Road ... $600,000
6. Friesan Fire ... $570,465
7. Big Drama ... $480,000
8. Vineyard Haven ... $417,500
9. Terrain ... $410,830
10. Old Fashioned ... $330,000
11. I Want Revenge ... $324,000
12. Hold Me Back ... $288,000
13.West Side Bernie ... $225,760
14Chocolate Candy ... $220,000
15. Bittel Road ... $206,000
16. Azul Leon ... $203,600
17. Musket Man ... $200,000
18. Crowded House (GB) ... $195,020
19.The Pamplemousse ... $180,000
20. Win Willy ... $180,000
21. Papa Clem ... $160,000
22.Charitable Man ... $150,000
23. Dunkirk ... $150,000
24. Mine That Bird ... $138,705
25.Theregoesjojo ... $133,063
26. Beethoven ... $132,494
27. General Quarters ... $130,645
28. Break Water Edison ... $112,680
29. Stimulus Plan ... $107,929
30. Munnings ... $105,000

[WildKat]

Oh Boy on TVG was going off with the process that might not allow Dunkirk to make it.....This horse could be one of the favs....

[Wabash Wonders]

Originally Posted by WildKat

Oh Boy on TVG was going off with the process that might not allow Dunkirk to make it.....This horse could be one of the favs....

Mike Battaglia who sets the odds for the Derby has already said that Dunkirk would be the second choice behind Quality Road if he were to get in somehow.

[Wabash Wonders]

Updated Probable Derby field with graded stakes earnings...


Regal Ransom ... $1,250,000
Pioneerof the Nile ... $1,193,250
Square Eddie ... $804,981
I Want Revenge ... $774,000
Papa Clem ... $760,000
Desert Party ... $641,667
Quality Road ... $600,000
General Quarters ... $595,645
Friesan Fire ... $570,465
Musket Man ... $485,000
Hold Me Back ... $438,000
West Side Bernie ... $385,160
Chocolate Candy ... $370,000
Win Willy ... $230,000
Advice ... $206,845
Giant Oak ... $169,256
Dunkirk ... $150,000
Mine That Bird ... $138,705
Theregoesjojo ... $133,063
Flying Private ... $124,000
Mr. Hot Stuff ... $114,000


This is the top 21 right now. Theregoesjojo may not go after a poor showing in the Blue Grass despite having the earnings to make it. Also Mafaaz, who had an automatic entry has dropped out also.

[Mike2220]

like Giant Oak, but i can tell you one thing i dont see anyone in this field winning the Derby and Preakness, although the preakness is the easiest

[jude's jets]

get a feel that a longshot ala giacomo wins this year, just a thought. favorite will probably go off at 4-1 though.

[Wabash Wonders]

Giant Oak will not run in the Derby it was announced today. That means Summer Bird will now move up into the 20th spot on the graded earnings list.

[Gobbler's Knob]

Originally Posted by jude's jets

get a feel that a longshot ala giacomo wins this year, just a thought. favorite will probably go off at 4-1 though.

Afleet Alex should of had the triple crown that year.

[Pigeon]

Like Dunkirk