So we've got a little horse race here this weekend in Louisville

You might have heard of it. The Kentucky Derby.

I can't pick horses worth a damn. WHO SHOULD I BET ON????

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Bake

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Doo dah!

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Bake

If I'd a bet on ol' Stewball, I'd be a free man today.

Stewball

Oh Stewball was a racehorse, and I wish he were mine.
He never drank water, he always drank wine.

His bridle was silver, his mane it was gold.
And the worth of his saddle has never been told.

Oh the fairgrounds were crowded, and Stewball was there
But the betting was heavy on the bay and the mare.

And a-way up yonder, ahead of them all,
Came a-prancin' and a-dancin' my noble Stewball.

I bet on the grey mare, I bet on the bay
If I'd have bet on ol' Stewball, I'd be a free man today.

Oh the hoot owl, she hollers, and the turtle dove moans.
I'm a poor boy in trouble, I'm a long way from home.

Oh Stewball was a racehorse, and I wish he were mine.
He never drank water,he always drank wine.

:-)

I shall play it this evening in your honor!

Bake

Pick a mudder, to show. If you are serious? Pick him to show and win. Are you going? Good luck. DYODD :hi:

The traffic will be ridiculous. People who live near the Downs rent their front yards out for parking: $100 a car.

Betting? Only if somebody gives me a good tip. Like I said, I can NOT pick horses worth a shit!

Bake

I'd go with a Dialed In, Pants on Fire exacta. I hope Rosie Napravnik becomes the first woman to win a derby. She rides POF.
Zito's horse won the Florida Derby but came home the last 3/8 in 38.2. Not exactly smoking but probably fast enough to beat this
mediocre bunch.

Those charging for parking, smart. If I had any sure advice, I would have money down. :hi:

Don't blame you one bit for the traffic.

Something about the flu maybe. I'll check tonight.

Bake

I always hate it when these rites of spring are ruined by crappy weather. :(

Had great seats, too, because of a friend in the Saddlebred biz. We had a blast (as I recall) but I was too young to either bet well or enjoy it properly. I DO get to say I went, though, and it's on my list of actually fun things purported to be fun.

And yes, bourbon is essential for truly enjoying the Derby! Do not, however, under any circumstances, drink a mint julep. (a) It identifies you as a tourist (no real Kentuckian drinks those abominations!); (b) It's a waste of perfectly good bourbon!

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Bake

Just spend the money you save on more mint juleps.

because I like the jockey, Jon Court.

Now it's Calvin Borel ... gotta see who he's riding.

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He's at 20:1. I've read he'd be 40:1 without Borel on board.

Uncle Mo.

'Cause it's most likely gonna be muddy.

Bake

I'd say place your money on either Uncle Mo (assuming he runs). Or whatever mount Calvin Bo-RAIL is on (I believe its a 30-1 shot this year). Calvin has won 3 or 4 of the last 5 Derby's.
One of these years, I have to come out and witness this spectacle.

Mucho Macho Man, trained by a woman, Pants on Fire, ridden by a woman, and Master of Hounds from Ireland...... I'm all set.... :toast: :thumbsup: :applause:

Supposedly due to gastrointestinal issues.

Baffert and Espinoza together again!

Bet on the bay. Somebody has to. :P