Racing to the Kentucky Derby

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Like the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, I'm leaving my happy home to see what I can find out.

But this search will be limited to finding out what makes some of this year's leading Kentucky Derby hopefuls, and their connections, think they can win America's Race on May's first Saturday.

And so, from Tampa Bay Downs, the little track that could, and did, successfully launch Street Sense's road to Derby stardom,; to Gulfstream Park, a traditional winter home of Derby champions; to Aqueduct Race Track, where the storied Wood Memorial is positioned perfectly to launch the division's best toward the coveted prize that awaits four weeks thereafter, HorseRaceInsider will put you at the epicenter of all things Derby.

How many horses will Nick Zito have to run in this year's Derby? And what about Bill Mott's talented crew? You think you'll ever see another Derby in the first quarter of this century without a starter from the Todd Pletcher shedow? Will Steve Asmussen pick up where Curlin left off?

And so, on and on I will go, the seconds tick the time out, there's so much left to know, and I'm on the road to find out.

1. Nick Kling says:
   26 Feb 2008  at  05:46 am | #

   Will you be Leaving on a Jet Plane, or going in Wooden Ships?

2. JRP says:
   26 Feb 2008  at  07:56 pm | #

   Nick,

   Would you believe in a Pink Cadillac?

3. Nick Kling says:
   28 Feb 2008  at  05:54 am | #

   Ok then.

   But, will you go out for a ride and never come back?

4. JRP says:
   28 Feb 2008  at  10:08 am | #

   OK, last word freak, but only if I could borrow those cool shades.

5. Cary Fotias says:
   29 Feb 2008  at  09:51 am | #

   Nick and John --

   How about the Last Train to Clarksville, Soul Train or Mystery Train?

6. JRP says:
   29 Feb 2008  at  02:11 pm | #

   Perhaps, I’ll meet you at the station.

   Now, can we all please STOPPPPPPPPPP ITTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!

7. Nick Kling says:
   11 Mar 2008  at  04:00 am | #

   Just stay away from Ventura Highway.  That America no one should visit.

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