After today’s Oaks win by Rachel, the Derby has a tough act to follow.
1. PIONEEROF THE NILE: This colt has been so good that he has overcome his name and found a place at the top of my list. Bob Baffert was just elected to the Hall of Fame in Saratoga, which is good luck [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Friesan Fire’
May 1, 2009
THE INFIELD OFFICIAL DERBY PICKS
April 29, 2009
Assume The Position
Friesan Fire has the best PP of the possible favorites, breaking from the 6 hole. It also looks like a rainy Derby Day (again), which will be even better for the Larry Jones trainee.
In post 15, Dunkirk will have a lot of work to do, but the auxillary gate won’t hurt his closing style too [...]
April 14, 2009
THE PLOT THICKENS
The Kentucky Derby is less than 3 weeks away, and I am so stoked over this year’s contenders that I practically twitter myself into a pool of rose-scented goo every Saturday when I watch the preps. But you wouldn’t know that reading this blog, because life and work and school have trampled the Infield lately. [...]
February 10, 2009
INFIELD DERBY LIST 2.0!
1. Old Fashioned (1)
2. Pioneerof The Nile (8)
3. Friesan Fire (new!)
4. Haynesfield (new!)
5. Capt. Candyman Can (new!)
6. The Pamplemousse (new!)
7. Chocolate Candy (new!)
8. Poltergeist (new!)
9. Hello Broadway (new!)
10. Imperial Council (7)
Off The List: Square Eddie (injury), Midshipman & Vineyard Haven (Dubai, could resurface), Beethoven, Breakwater Edison, Well Positioned, Charitable Man (injury)
Lots of changes since the [...]
February 7, 2009
WEEKEND DERBY PREPS: Better than a Groundhog
Today the weather was actually not hellatious. It was right near enjoyable. Perfect for a trio of Derby Preps!
Close to home at the Fairgrounds, Friesan Fire lit up the Risen Star stakes with a strong performance that shoots him into the Derby picture. Despite being rank early, the Larry Jones trainee raced close up to an honest pace set by It Happened [...]
