Everyone knows how important a Kentucky Derby prep this has been in recent years, thanks especially to the Palm Meadows training center for that. Only one historical stat for you: Forty Fla. Derby entrants in the first 60 runnings have won a total of 55 Triple Crown races, including 21 Kentucky Derbies.
Additionally, everyone knows how good a colt Union Rags (6-5) is. What no one knows, with the possible exceptions of Michael Matz and Peter Brette, how just how good. Back to everyone; we all should have some idea after tomorrow. I think he's absolutely the real deal, on the brink of becoming recognized as a great horse. To use the word great, however, let's see how tomorrow and the Derby, Preakness and Belmont turn out first.
So as they say, I can't beat him and stubbornly refuse to try. Worse, El Padrino (2-1) is the one he has to beat. After that, it's Take Charge Indy (5-1). As Clemenza once said of a pistol, "it's as cold as the make 'em."
Taking Union Rags to win, no price restrictions, and keying him first in seconds and trifectas with El Padrino and Take Charge Indy.
Running Totals: (1053) 325-206-154 Total Dollar Return: $2,239.60 [win selections only] {Friday results not included}
31 Mar 2012 at 07:11 am | #
My play here will be:
6 (even or better)
6/8 (primary)
6/1-3-2 (secondary)
6/8/1-3-2
6/1-3-2/8
6/8/1-3-2/1-3-2
6/1-3-2/8/1-3/2
6/1-3-2/1-3-2/8
6 looks unbeatable on paper, even with an unexpected improvement from his rivals. Question is, how much money do you want to buy? The horse I think has the greatest upside is 1-Fort Loudon.
6-Union Rags (2.09)
8-El Padrino (8.55)
1-Fort Loudon (10.18)
3-Take Charge Indy (10.89)
2-News Pending (11.82)
Forget the rest.
TTT