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2026 Kentucky Derby

BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭✭✭
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It's that time of year again. 1 week to go. A field of 20 will run. Many variables and angles abound. Mike Smith seeks to become oldest winning jockey of the Derby. Father/son combination of the Motts racing against each other. Baffert in with 2 charges. Horses from Japan.
Who do you like?

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  • stevekstevek Posts: 31,741 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I just don't follow horse racing any longer. I can't even name a single horse in the race.

    Would be nice if Mike Smith brings it home. He always was a class act.

  • craig44craig44 Posts: 12,696 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I dont know the first thing about horse racing, but last summer the Fam and I spent a day at Churchill Downs while on vacation touring the grounds/museum (my daughter is into horses/racing) It is an amazing facility with awesome history. we toured the stables and i have never seen horses like that.

    There is a whole "town" to the side of the track behind Churchill downs where all the workers live during race season. there is a school, church, restaurant, apartments etc.

    I learned a lot and came to have a better appreciation of racing.

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 27, 2026 4:02PM

    FWIW here are my plays for the Derby: Commandment and Further Ado to win. So Happy and Golden Tempo to show. Good luck to all who partake in the race.

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  • estangestang Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭

    If I'm around a TV, I will catch only the race itself.

    The track will appear to be dry and temps on the cool side.

    You think these horses have any realization of what awaits them after they win?

    Enjoy your collection!
    Erik
  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @estang said:
    If I'm around a TV, I will catch only the race itself.

    The track will appear to be dry and temps on the cool side.

    You think these horses have any realization of what awaits them after they win?

    Hopefully a good bath,rubdown, and the best oats,carrots,mints money can buy.

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  • estangestang Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭

    @BLUEJAYWAY said:

    @estang said:
    If I'm around a TV, I will catch only the race itself.

    The track will appear to be dry and temps on the cool side.

    You think these horses have any realization of what awaits them after they win?

    Hopefully a good bath,rubdown, and the best oats,carrots,mints money can buy.

    I was thinking more about the myriad or harem of mares - lol.

    Enjoy your collection!
    Erik
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 33,572 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Me and a group of buddies will go to the local casino and rip it up, I won't even watch the race but will enjoy everything else

    I haven't bet on a horse or dog race since the 90's

  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @estang said:

    @BLUEJAYWAY said:

    @estang said:
    If I'm around a TV, I will catch only the race itself.

    The track will appear to be dry and temps on the cool side.

    You think these horses have any realization of what awaits them after they win?

    Hopefully a good bath,rubdown, and the best oats,carrots,mints money can buy.

    I was thinking more about the myriad or harem of mares - lol.

    There's that too.

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  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,890 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Here's the Exacta, COLD

    6-Commandment
    15-Emerging Market

    You're welcome.

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Dave99B said:
    Here's the Exacta, COLD

    6-Commandment
    15-Emerging Market

    You're welcome.

    Dave

    Do you ever consider reversing your exactas just in case the result flips? Say on a DQ. Or if the bet had 2 longshots?

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  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Dave99B said:
    Here's the Exacta, COLD

    6-Commandment
    15-Emerging Market

    You're welcome.

    Dave

    I’m not crazy about the 15 post in a 20 horse race. Renegade drew the rail which is a huge advantage as long as the track is fast. I’ll post my picks (as usual) Saturday.

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2dueces said:

    @Dave99B said:
    Here's the Exacta, COLD

    6-Commandment
    15-Emerging Market

    You're welcome.

    Dave

    I’m not crazy about the 15 post in a 20 horse race. Renegade drew the rail which is a huge advantage as long as the track is fast. I’ll post my picks (as usual) Saturday.

    Looking forward to your picks as well as any other players picks.

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  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,890 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BLUEJAYWAY said:

    @Dave99B said:
    Here's the Exacta, COLD

    6-Commandment
    15-Emerging Market

    You're welcome.

    Dave

    Do you ever consider reversing your exactas just in case the result flips? Say on a DQ. Or if the bet had 2 longshots?

    I rarely box Exactas. I've been burned many times, but I'm a go big or go home guy.

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭✭✭

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1091105/2023-kentucky-derby

    My 2023 Kentucky Derby was epic

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Heading out to Shreveport in a bit. A little hold-em and then to Louisiana Downs for the Derby.
    I like to pick early and stay with it so I’ll swing by the Downs and get my tickets.
    Track is cool and fast and I’ve always liked deep closers in 3 year olds. Further Ado and Golden Tempo fit the bill.
    Good luck everyone and enjoy the day.

    1 Renegade
    6 Commandment 20 WPS
    19 Golden Tempo. 5 WPS
    18 Further Ado
    4 horse Exacta box 1-6-18-19
    4 horse Trifecta 1-6-18-19

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 33,572 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2dueces said:
    Heading out to Shreveport in a bit. A little hold-em and then to Louisiana Downs for the Derby.
    I like to pick early and stay with it so I’ll swing by the Downs and get my tickets.
    Track is cool and fast and I’ve always liked deep closers in 3 year olds. Further Ado and Golden Tempo fit the bill.
    Good luck everyone and enjoy the day.

    1 Renegade
    6 Commandment 20 WPS
    19 Golden Tempo. 5 WPS
    18 Further Ado
    4 horse Exacta box 1-6-18-19
    4 horse Trifecta 1-6-18-19

    Enjoy Joe!!!!

  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Another derby winner. Oh my!!

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Cost $123
    Win $120.60
    Place $47.85
    Show $29.75
    Exacta $139.43
    Total $337.63

    Nice day at the track

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Small profit for me. Bet $8 got back $11.90 on my show bet on the winner. 2 win bets failed as well as my other show bet. Not a big player, but like to be in it.

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  • stevekstevek Posts: 31,741 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2dueces said:
    Cost $123
    Win $120.60
    Place $47.85
    Show $29.75
    Exacta $139.43
    Total $337.63

    Nice day at the track

    Heckuva pick. That horse got up for ya!

  • galaxy27galaxy27 Posts: 9,863 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 3, 2026 5:58AM

    sick derby

    a horse that had that dawg in him

    Golden Tempo running a 1.7 forty down the backstretch and sucking everyone up

  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BLUEJAYWAY said:
    Small profit for me. Bet $8 got back $11.90 on my show bet on the winner. 2 win bets failed as well as my other show bet. Not a big player, but like to be in it.

    A win is a win. Nice job.

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Somewhat interesting facts. Golden Tempo had minor cracked heels on both front feet. And Renegade was equipped with special shoes.

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