Comments on: Kentucky Derby Picks

By: Kurt

Kurt — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:59:08 +0000

Craig, I know a few people in the horse racing industry, and the owners and trainers love that synthetic track for the most part because injuries are way down. However, I doubt Churchhill ever changes because of tradition.

By: Craig W.

Craig W. — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:30:59 +0000

Heard a comment this morning about how California now mandates artificial track surfaces because weather – no matter how manicured – can affect the track and measurably increase the chance of injury. Also, California is also taking the lead in regulating drugs – another factor in the declining health of race horses today.

Maybe the sport should look into these things.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:16:23 +0000

Big Brown really impressed me. Maybe he is that good, although I think Dennis of Cork could take 5 weeks off then give him a big run in the Belmont (yes he was well back but he made a heck of a move). Still, now I’m in Big Brown’s corner.

The Eight Belles situation was incredibly sad.

By: Brett

Brett — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:31:19 +0000

I called it in the first comment

Like Brian said, I am saddened by Eight Belles’ departure. This is the ugly side of horse racing…

By: Gatinho

Gatinho — Sun, 04 May 2008 01:41:39 +0000

We watched at the Meadows and had no idea that Eight Belles had been euthanized. The only money we won was on 8 Belles because we had her finishing 3rd…

By: Brian Tung

Brian Tung — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:17:35 +0000

Apparently, he really is that good.

Very sad about Eight Belles.

By: The Fanalyst

The Fanalyst — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:43:12 +0000

3. That’s hilarious, Warren. I’m Irish so I like horse fighting and cock racing. And beer.

By: Warren Wee Lim

Warren Wee Lim — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:22:09 +0000

Kurt loves em Horses as Filipinos love cockfighting.

By: Gatinho

Gatinho — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:55:25 +0000

I’m always partial to the winner of the Santa Anita Derby.

I’ll be heading over to Bay Meadows to put a couple of dollars on Colonel John and watch it with a crowd…

By: Brett

Brett — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:20:09 +0000

I enjoy reading your blog for all things Lakers & Kobe. I was pleased to learn that you are a fan of horse racing. I live in Lexington, KY and I’m around it 24/7. My pick to win it all is Big Brown and I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins the Triple Crown if he wins the Derby.

Have a great Derby day, Kurt!