Mark Vader Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 With the Kentucky Derby being postponed until August, this weekend we will have virtual Kentucky Derby. The virtual race will be between all 13 Triple Crown winners. A real Clash of the Champions. Alright all you expert handicappers, who've you got? https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/239878/secretariat-slight-favorite-in-virtual-kentucky-derby Is Secretariat too strong for these other champions? Will Seattle Slew remain undefeated? Can the legendary Eddie Arcaro lead Citation & Whirlaway to a dead heat victory? Is Bob Baffert's duo of American Pharoah & Justify the perfect couple to lead all of the others? Can Sir Barton, the first ever Triple Crown winner, show these young'ns how it's done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I didn't even realize until yesterday it was derby weekend because my schedule is so screwed up, but this really bums me out. My mom and I have been getting together for the last 18 years at the OTB for lunch and to throw some bets down. Looks like the streak is done. ***** Corona virus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Affirmed. He knew how to close the deal when things got tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Just be wary of the gunman on the grassy knoll...? Alpo has bought his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Don't know a lot about horse racing, but Secretariat's win at Belmont is one of the enduring memories from my childhood. Everyone thought the horse had lost the race by going out too fast and then the lead kept increasing. Check out YouTube if you haven't seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I didn't even realize until yesterday it was derby weekend because my schedule is so screwed up, but this really bums me out. My mom and I have been getting together for the last 18 years at the OTB for lunch and to throw some bets down. Looks like the streak is done. ***** Corona virus. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I am gonna throw a little money on the longshot Sir Barton. He is ridden by a jockey named Johnny Loftes. I happen to have a friend named John Loftes so I figure that is a sign of some sort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Sir Barton that old horse came in dead last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I got up from the couch when I saw my pick, Citation, charging ahead. But of course the computer had the big fella winning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Last year ruined it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 On 5/3/2020 at 8:12 AM, Seasons1992 said: I got up from the couch when I saw my pick, Citation, charging ahead. But of course the computer had the big fella winning. Yeah. They have to do this for the Preakness & Belmont right? After all they are different tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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