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May 7, 2011


Your Brief Kentucky Derby Mention Of 2011

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I hadn't thought about posting anything on this year's Kentucky Derby, but since a few of you asked... Having glanced at the contenders and their breakdowns I like Nehro the most of the reasonably well-regarded horses. That's the one that seems primed to run its best race. I'm not one on betting track conditions, but I guess Soldat is the choice of some if it's muddy. I don't like either horse very much. With that many horses running, it's hard to like anyone, and I wish they'd pull things back to 12-14 horses. I think they'd get a better race.

Anyway, I'd treat this one like a lot of recent Kentucky Derby betting days and settle in one one or two of the 20-1 long shots or longer. You'll have more fun betting two to three horses that will really pay if they come in, and it seem so certain that at least one of those horses will sneak into the top 3 that it's almost a vote that one won't.

Don't forget: The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent And Depraved.
 
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