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Riders Up! My Old Kentucky Home! Mint Julep! Mud heap!! I like it!!!

Lion Heart firming 5/1.

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[ This Message was edited by: Paddy on 2004-05-02 08:22 ]

1st Smarty Jones
2nd Lion Heart
3rd Imperialism
4th Limehouse

And a huge bonus goes to Smarty Jones!

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[ This Message was edited by: Paddy on 2004-05-02 08:37 ]

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On 2004-04-22 17:53, Paddy wrote:
My early picks for the 130th running of the world famous "Run for the Roses" are:

Smarty Jones is in fine form of late.
Won the 1 1/8 miles Arkansas Derby (GII) on April 10. I’m assuming he has a turn of foot, winning some shorter races by some big margins. Impressive breeding although I must admit does appear to be stronger in the speed lines as opposed to staying lines.

Lion Heart won a couple of good group races as a 2YO. Breeding on the dam side looks very strong & would suggest this fellow will run the derby distance right out.

Imperialism ran some good races as a 2YO over ground. Won the San Rafael (GII) 1 mile at Santa Anita March 6, running on strongly from last place to beat Lion Heart by a neck. Since placed in the Santa Anita Derby (GI) April 3.

Borrego looks to me to have excellent breeding for a race like the derby. Irish connection there as well. Ran on well from last in a field of ten to finish second, to Wimbledon (also in the derby), in the 1 1/16 miles Louisiana Derby (GII) March 7. Also placed in the Arkansas Derby (GII) April 10 1 1/8 miles, behind Smarty Jones.

Now don’t laugh too much Glenn, I’m pretending that I know what I’m talking about here. Your input (or anyone else from the UsofA) on my selections, would be greatly appreciated :smile:

And the tri in order to Smarty Paddy :lol:

Very perceptive as well as accurate, Paddy. I salute your fine analytical mind. As a chemical scientist, perhaps I use too much science in my handicapping, and not enough art. Oh, well, Bendigo and Sunshine Coast for me tonight.

Regards,

Glenn

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Make it two in a row for the people's choice at the Kentucky Derby (search).

Smarty Jones (search) splashed his way past Lion Heart in the stretch and won America's premier horse race Saturday a year after Funny Cide captured the fancy of the racing world.

The victory triggered the biggest payoff in the game, with the undefeated Smarty Jones earning a $5 million bonus from Oaklawn Park along with the Derby winner's share of $854,800.

Smarty Jones ran his record to 7-for-7 and became the first unbeaten Derby winner since Seattle Slew (search) in 1977. Seattle Slew went on to win the Triple Crown, a feat Smarty Jones will attempt when he heads to the Preakness in two weeks.

Even over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs (search) — the first in 10 years — Smarty Jones raced just behind pace-setter Lion Heart. As the 18-horse field came off the final turn, the smallish colt moved up to challenge for the lead. Under Derby rookie Stewart Elliott, Smarty Jones staged his patented stretch surge and pulled away for the win.

"Man, that was great," winning trainer John Servis exclaimed after his first Derby. "That was a beautiful race. Picture perfect."

Servis and Stewart, a pair of Philadelphia Park regulars, became the first trainer-jockey duo to win the Derby on their first try since Spectacular Bid won in 1979 for trainer Bud Delp and jockey Rodney Franklin.

In the stands, Chapman got out of his wheelchair and shouted, "I can't believe it!" as he received hugs from Servis, friends and relatives. Chapman, hooked up to an oxygen tank because of his emphysema, then sat back down, taking deep breaths to calm himself, but smiling the whole time.

Horse Jockey Weight Win Place Show
15 Smarty Jones Elliott S 126 10.20 6.20 4.80
3 Lion Heart Smith M E 126 8.20 5.80
10 Imperialism Desormeaux K J 126 6.20
Finish Time: 2:04.06

Scratched: St Averil and Wimbledon
Also ran: Limehouse, The Cliff's Edge, Action This Day, Read the Footnotes, Birdstone, Tapit, Borrego, Song of the Sword, Master David, Pro Prado, Castledale (IRE), Friends Lake, Minister Eric, Pollard's Vision and Quintons Gold Rush
Winning Trainer: Servis John C - Owner: Someday Farm
$2 Exacta (15-3) Paid $65.20
$2 Trifecta (15-3-10) Paid $987.60
$2 Superfecta (15-3-10-1) Paid $41,380.20
$2 Pick 3 (5-10-5/9/15) 3 Correct Paid $1,470.80 Pick 3 Pool $987,799

$2 Pick 4 (2-5-10-5/9/15) 4 Correct Paid $38,594.20 Pick 4 Pool $2,130,894

$2 Pick 6 (1-1/3/7-2-5-10-5/9/15) 5 Correct Paid $6,878.00 Pick 6 Pool $441,558 Carryover Pool $268,246

$2 Daily Double (10-15) Paid $103.60 Daily Double Pool $615,859

$2 Daily Double (OAKS/DERBY (1-15)) Paid $60.20 Daily Double Pool $2,038,878

$2 Future Wager (POOL 3 (17)) Paid $23.60
$2 Future Wager (POOL 2 (24)) Paid $10.80
$2 Future Wager (POOL 1 (24)) Paid $5.60

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[ This Message was edited by: TheAvenger on 2004-05-02 09:43 ]

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On 2004-04-22 19:16, william wrote:

SMARTY JONES

thats the only bit u added to this topic, well done:)

jimmy

Did enjoy this thread, thankyou TheAvenger. Congratulations to all the smarties . Shame most Aussie punters didn’t have a chance to invest.

Yes thank you Glenn, know a lot more about the Kentucky Derby now, than before your thread.

Well done to all the smarties that tipped the winner (William, MyHatMyCoat, Legend18 & MartinFriedman).

I was with sportznut on this one (again) - oh well, we live to fight another time :smile:

As for Paddy & his tri in order, FLUKE! FLUKE! FLUKE!! :lol:

does anyone know if that 1st-last combo was one? i heard it was a potential 5 mil up for grabs

The $5 Mill went begging. 250,000 entrants. Of which 486 picked the first three in order, and 21 picked the first four in order. One contestant picked the first five in order and collected a cool $25K US (Total consolation prize pool).