Why is it that year after year the Kentucky Oaks seems to be much more formfull and easier to handicap? Last year was Rachel Alexandra and this year we had Blind Luck. Each year seems to have one, maybe two standouts while the Derby on the other hand is more like a rodeo of twenty or so rowdy three-year-old boys heading to a frat party. We completely overlooked the winner, Super Saver and perhaps maybe it's because he looked just like 11 or 12 other horses in the race. While we eliminated both Lookin at Lucky and Sidney's Candy because of post positions, the rest just looked the same to us. Too bad Lookin at Lucky didn't have a better post as we feel he was the best three-year-old in the race and simply didn't have a chance to show it.
Horses that may start in the Preakness Stakes are: Aikenite, A Little Warm, Bushwhacked, Caracortado, Dublin, Hurrican Ike, Ice Box, Jackson Bend, Lookin at Lucky, Paddy O Prado, Pleasant Prince, Schoolyard Dreams, Super Saver and Turf Melody. Of course it is still quite early, but we'd have to back Lookin at Lucky at this point should he emerge from the Derby in okay shape.
The 2010 Kentucky Derby showed an increase in ratings and that is good news for the sport that so desperately needs a shot in the arm. Ratings drew an overnight 10.3 and 23 share which is up 1% from last years Derby. Last years Kentucky Derby was the most watched in 20 years, and this years running was the most watched in 18 years so perhaps something positive is going on huh?
Great weather and racing at Hollywood Park this weekend. See you back at the track on wednesday!
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