I just won the Kentucky Derby!

[depalma113]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

We watched the race from home. I know it's the Kentucky Derby, but we decided before the Florida Derby that we weren't going to go even if he qualified.

We went to the Belmont Stakes last year for We the People and had a great time, but it is also pretty expensive for us Average Joes. We are planning to go to the Breeders Cup this year, and have already done Gulfstream twice, so the costs are starting to add up.

If he wins at Pimlico, we will make a return to New York and watch him race in the Belmont Stakes.

I mean, I can't pass up a shot at the Triple Crown if it's there.

[burnsy]

[Michael]

Originally Posted by depalma113

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

We watched the race from home. I know it's the Kentucky Derby, but we decided before the Florida Derby that we weren't going to go even if he qualified.

We went to the Belmont Stakes last year for We the People and had a great time, but it is also pretty expensive for us Average Joes. We are planning to go to the Breeders Cup this year, and have already done Gulfstream twice, so the costs are starting to add up.

If he wins at Pimlico, we will make a return to New York and watch him race in the Belmont Stakes.

I mean, I can't pass up a shot at the Triple Crown if it's there.

That's just too cool. You sound like a down to earth person... couldn't be happier for you. Certainly a high water mark for anybody in racing.

[PaceAdvantage]

Originally Posted by depalma113

My wife and I own several shares of Mage. This is nuts.

That's awesome! I completely missed the Derby this year due to a family weekend thing...so just catching up now...LOL

Again, congrats!

[Niko]

A really talented horse and a horseplayer's dream, congrats!!!

[sovereign]

Originally Posted by depalma113

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

We watched the race from home. I know it's the Kentucky Derby, but we decided before the Florida Derby that we weren't going to go even if he qualified.

We went to the Belmont Stakes last year for We the People and had a great time, but it is also pretty expensive for us Average Joes. We are planning to go to the Breeders Cup this year, and have already done Gulfstream twice, so the costs are starting to add up.

If he wins at Pimlico, we will make a return to New York and watch him race in the Belmont Stakes.

I mean, I can't pass up a shot at the Triple Crown if it's there.

I hope Mage wins the Preakness. It would huge for The Belmont Stakes.

[HPFridays]

Originally Posted by depalma113

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

We watched the race from home. I know it's the Kentucky Derby, but we decided before the Florida Derby that we weren't going to go even if he qualified.

We went to the Belmont Stakes last year for We the People and had a great time, but it is also pretty expensive for us Average Joes. We are planning to go to the Breeders Cup this year, and have already done Gulfstream twice, so the costs are starting to add up.

If he wins at Pimlico, we will make a return to New York and watch him race in the Belmont Stakes.

I mean, I can't pass up a shot at the Triple Crown if it's there.

Congrats, I'm happy for you and your family.

You're a SoCal guy, correct?

[Inner Dirt]

Awesome, what a thrill!

[depalma113]

Originally Posted by HPFridays

Congrats, I'm happy for you and your family.

You're a SoCal guy, correct?

No, we live in Florida.

[Vinnie]

I am pulling for you and your horse. Enjoy the ride!!

[depalma113]

We've decided to make the trip to Baltimore.

Leaving tomorrow morning.

[Hoops McCann]

here's to hoping for a Mage victory!