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. [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘old fashioned’
March 13, 2009
MARCH MADNESS RACES of the WEEK
This weekend the FOUR! Big Kentucky Derby Preps feature returning favorites and a few “bubble” horses who could jump onto the list in huge ways.
REBEL:
OLD FASHIONED looks to add another easy victory in Hot Springs. Silver City comes back to challenge, but I think he’d be better sticking to sprints. Poltergeist is also back after a [...]
February 16, 2009
OLD FASHIONED by 3 in the SOUTHWEST!!!
FINAL TIME: 1:37.2 EQUALS SMARTY JONES’S RECORD!!!!
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 [...]
January 7, 2009
Elvis Presley Day Special PICKS
Tomorrow would have been Elvis Presley’s 74th birthday. What does this have to do with thoroughbreds, you ask? Not much, really, except that I wouldn’t have the financial resources to play my favorite game or attend my favorite races without him. Plus, Elvis liked horses.
In honor of EAP’s birthday celebration (free cake & coffee if [...]
January 2, 2009
2009 PREDICTIONS
At midnight I drank a New Year’s toast to the brand new 3yos of 2009, and the promise of glory and heartbreak on the Derby trail. Here is the OFFICIAL Infield Derby Top 10 List, Week 1!
10) MIDSHIPMAN : BC Juvy winner by Unbridled’s Song would have been in the top 5 were it not for [...]
