So; who was jammed, impeded...might be worth a bet

[sammy the sage]

back down the road???

[russowen77]

Pyro pretty much got taken out at the start.

[FunkyMonkey]

i thought i saw gayego get a bit of bumping in the early stages...not sure haven't had a chance to see the reply so i could be wrong.

[OTM Al]

Gayego got in the middle of that scrum and got smacked around a bit. Not going to hold this one against him as I think he will be a decent one

[rastajenk]

I can understand that Gayego was taken off his game with traffic in the first quarter or so, but why would Pyro, the greatest closer since Silky Sullivan, have lost it all twenty yards out of the gate? He had every chance to bide his time and make a run, like Denis did, but he didn't because he's not really all that good.

[onefast99]

They could of all had the perfect trip, no one is beating Big Brown this year, no one.;)

[plainolebill]

BB was going to win.

Rehashtheglory bucked his rider off coming out of the paddock.

[eastie]

Pyro pretty much got taken out at the start.

you might try watching the race or the replay instead of listening to the idiot on NBC. Getting squeezed a little had nothing to do with his poor performance. He is way overrated. The 19 horse Gayego is the one who had the no chance run . Mike Smith is brutal most of the time, but he gave his horse the worst possible ride.

[JustRalph]

Pyro pretty much got taken out at the start.

bullshit. Stevens was making an excuse for that horse.

He was going to be where he ended up anyway.

[JustRalph]

you might try watching the race or the replay instead of listening to the idiot on NBC. Getting squeezed a little had nothing to do with his poor performance. He is way overrated. The 19 horse Gayego is the one who had the no chance run . Mike Smith is brutal most of the time, but he gave his horse the worst possible ride.

On the replay, passing the finish line for the first time........Smith about choked that horse to death...............????

Not sure what he was thinking.............he didn't seem to be in that bad a spot.........????

[eastie]

glad to have someone in my corner here Ralph, keep up the good work.

[Pace Cap'n]

Wasn't that the 17-horse, Cowboy Cal, that made a bee-line for the rail right after the break? Someone needs to take a refresher course in geometry.

Sure wish Trakus had been available yesterday. Would be very interesting to see actual distance covered.

[cj]

Wasn't that the 17-horse, Cowboy Cal, that made a bee-line for the rail right after the break? Someone needs to take a refresher course in geometry.

Sure wish Trakus had been available yesterday. Would be very interesting to see actual distance covered.

That was Denis of Cork, which begs the question why not just take the 1 post if that was your strategy?

[Marlin]

Heard from a reliable source that Pyro lost the race before he was even in the gate. Without going into specifics, the horse experienced some temporary health issues 5 days out. I'd expect him to run big next time on dirt.

[Marlin]

In addition Recapturetheglory's race was huge. I've made it known that I am of the opinion that no Cherokee Run could ever win the Derby. That being said, he ran a monster race. Way better than I expected. Kings Bishop anyone?

[ArlJim78]

Gayego is the one who had a bit of trouble, headstrong and checked several times. Not to say it cost him the race, it didn't. I just feel he is better than his finish indicated.


I didn't see any excuse for Pyro.

[Oddzilla]

I agree about the Pyro thing Stevens pointed out being bogus, especially when he's a closer who doesn't run until very late anyway.

[thespaah]

Thought Recapturetheglory was wide thorughout and tired in the stretch. might be worth a few bcuks next time he goes.

[Semipro]

I can understand that Gayego was taken off his game with traffic in the first quarter or so, but why would Pyro, the greatest closer since Silky Sullivan, have lost it all twenty yards out of the gate? He had every chance to bide his time and make a run, like Denis did, but he didn't because he's not really all that good.(Anymore) something isn't right he went backswards to fast for something not to be wrong that's why he was a toss to me.

[Semipro]

That was Denis of Cork, which begs the question why not just take the 1 post if that was your strategy?That's a damn good point problably would have run third anyways.I had him on all the ex and tri but the filly beat me had a damn good day anyway.