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The Oaks

There doesn’t seem to be a lot of dissenting opinion this year…with Wild Fit out, Balance seems to be the only filly with a real shot. It does seem peculiar that the three-year-old colts seem to be a supremely talented bunch this year, and while there are a few standout fillies, there is no real […]

Why the 20-horse field?

Since 1984, the Derby field has been ‘limited’ to 20 horses; prior to that, fields tended to be smaller by default (see the entries for Secretariat’s Derby, right). Granted, even with the possibility of having a full field, it doesn’t often happen (although it’s usually close). Even so, it’s simply too crowded and it becomes […]

Post-post position draw

So, nothing too peculiar for this year’s Kentucky Derby; I probably would have chosen a different post for Steppenwolfer, but given his running style it probably won’t be an issue. It’s handy for the TV viewers to have Lawyer Ron and Brother Derek side-by-side, so it should be interesting to watch. (Of course, that’s assuming […]

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