I hope you caught the Kentucky Derby trivia over at acoupleofabes.com, while I shied away from the favorite, California Chrome, my key horse, Commanding Curve, ran a game second giving me a tidy profit.
The field for the Preakness is traditionally smaller than that of the KD and that makes for interesting pace scenarios this year. The weather should not play a factor, and the track should be fast by post.
If the pace is not pressed, as in the KD, California Chrome holds a slight advantage. Let's face it, even if you're not wagering on him you may still be rooting for him to be the next Triple Crown recipient. The key here is to find the value in the scenario.
I am curious as to why Borrel shifted mounts to the lone filly Ria Antonia. I will consider her, and Ride On Curlin (Borrel's KD mount) for my second subset. As for right now, at 6:30 am eastern, my key combo is going to be Kid Cruz and California Chrome.
I don't see where any in this field could be absolutely ruled out under numerous pace scenarios. A few that I would like to see before making my final decision are Bayern, Social Inclusion and Pablo Del Monte.
I went for prices in the special double and pick 3, however my choice in the Pimlico Special, Cat Burglar, ran third so I am out of those.
I used Chamois, Up With The Birds and Quick Wit in the Dixie with California Chrome and Kid Cruz in the Preakness. That combo may still make an interesting double play, and maybe even a late pick three play capping off with Larry Le Roi and Nevsky in the 13th.
On a side note, here is an article covering the French Grand National. I like the steeple chase events and wish there where more here in the States. It may be tough to find it on tv, so you may have to watch the replay of Auteuil here.
Best of luck!
The field for the Preakness is traditionally smaller than that of the KD and that makes for interesting pace scenarios this year. The weather should not play a factor, and the track should be fast by post.
If the pace is not pressed, as in the KD, California Chrome holds a slight advantage. Let's face it, even if you're not wagering on him you may still be rooting for him to be the next Triple Crown recipient. The key here is to find the value in the scenario.
I am curious as to why Borrel shifted mounts to the lone filly Ria Antonia. I will consider her, and Ride On Curlin (Borrel's KD mount) for my second subset. As for right now, at 6:30 am eastern, my key combo is going to be Kid Cruz and California Chrome.
I don't see where any in this field could be absolutely ruled out under numerous pace scenarios. A few that I would like to see before making my final decision are Bayern, Social Inclusion and Pablo Del Monte.
I went for prices in the special double and pick 3, however my choice in the Pimlico Special, Cat Burglar, ran third so I am out of those.
I used Chamois, Up With The Birds and Quick Wit in the Dixie with California Chrome and Kid Cruz in the Preakness. That combo may still make an interesting double play, and maybe even a late pick three play capping off with Larry Le Roi and Nevsky in the 13th.
On a side note, here is an article covering the French Grand National. I like the steeple chase events and wish there where more here in the States. It may be tough to find it on tv, so you may have to watch the replay of Auteuil here.
Best of luck!