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Well Dan, I appreciate and respect your efforts and for putting your pick out there in all its glory. I had hoped you would Jump On The Street Sense Bandwagon as you thought about earlier this past week, but you just couldn't get there. I understand, as I am sure others do that Curlin had some huge Beyers, the "In Trainer", the "Hot" Jockey and an unbeaten record. He was so hard to pass by, especially at those odds that I had to put him in my Trifrecta (which I somehow hit).

I really only have one problem with your logic in going with Curlin as the top nod over SS (and again, to your credit you never dismissed the Sense and you put him in your Exactas) and that is that you paid attention to the very "rules" you claimed to not give much merit. The two year old champion not winning the Derby, the two or less prep races not winning the Derby, The BCJuvenille not being able to ever capture the Derby, and whatever additionally dreamed up reasons to not pick a very easy winner. And yes, it is very easy and plenty satisfying to sit after the race and tell the World, "I Told You So", and that is not the purpose of my posting.

You have been a pleasure to read over the past few weeks. I wasn't terribly familiar with your work but found your blogs and insights to be thought provoking, insightful or funny (and sometimes both) but most important to the reader, you were rarely biased, and when you were, you were dead on (see Nobiz Like Shobiz Blog) correct. I will continue to look for your insights and fine work as I have greatly enjoyed reading your material. You put in some great hours and did more than your fair share of research.

You didn't hit the Exacta and you didn't have the winner, but you gained at least one faithful follower. And while that singler readership won't pay the $108.00 Exacta numbers you were looking for, you can take the victory for performing your work above and beyond. Thanks again for your efforts.

Well Dan, I appreciate and respect your efforts and for putting your pick out there in all its glory. I had hoped you would Jump On The Street Sense Bandwagon as you thought about earlier this past week, but you just couldn't get there. I understand, as I am sure others do that Curlin had some huge Beyers, the "In Trainer", the "Hot" Jockey and an unbeaten record. He was so hard to pass by, especially at those odds that I had to put him in my Trifrecta (which I somehow hit).

I really only have one problem with your logic in going with Curlin as the top nod over SS (and again, to your credit you never dismissed the Sense and you put him in your Exactas) and that is that you paid attention to the very "rules" you claimed to not give much merit. The two year old champion not winning the Derby, the two or less prep races not winning the Derby, The BCJuvenille not being able to ever capture the Derby, and whatever additionally dreamed up reasons to not pick a very easy winner. And yes, it is very easy and plenty satisfying to sit after the race and tell the World, "I Told You So", and that is not the purpose of my posting.

You have been a pleasure to read over the past few weeks. I wasn't terribly familiar with your work but found your blogs and insights to be thought provoking and insightful or funny, (and sometimes both) but most important to the reader, you were rarely biased, and when you were, you were dead on (see Nobiz Like Shobiz Blog) correct. I will continue to look for your insights and fine work as I have greatly enjoyed reading your material. You put in some great hours and did more than your fair share of research.

You didn't hit the Exacta and you didn't have the winner, but you gained at least one faithful follower. And while that single readership won't pay the $108.00 Exacta numbers you were looking for, you can take the victory for performing your work above and beyond. Thanks for your efforts.

If Curlin wins, it will put to rest, once and for all, the Kentucky Derby preparation mystique-race at 2, etc. If CQ wins, there goes the recent race rule. Times change, and with it methods. However, some rules do remain, I think. Curlin has looked like a world beater against weak foes. Not to say that he isn't the second coming of Secretariat, but I've seen this before. Remember Bellamy Road? Looked unstoppable, but faded. This will be the real battle Curlin has not faced before--20 good horses, 1 /4, at a pace and on a surface that he hasn't seen before. Personally, I'm taking a stand against him because he will be an underlay. Someone, hopefully, is going to have to emerge from this crowd of 98 Beyers and become the champion. And yes, I think it is Street Sense. Good luck to all and your picks.

GOOD LUCK, DAN - MAY THEY ALL CROSS THE FINISH LINE ON ALL FOURS. MY PICK IS CQ. I FEEL THAT HE WILL BE RIGHT THERE EVEN WITH A LESS THAN IDEAL TRIP.

Have to agree, Curlin will have his way. I like Zanjero with him. Normaly I do not bet the same stablemates. Whats not to like about Zanjero in the money? Toss in the todays rain, add Tomlinson ratings.Presto.
Going with CQ and AGS for a trifecta box with the aformentioned Curlin and Zanjero. My win bets,100.00 for Curlin with 20.00 on Zanjero currently at 34 to 1. Could not pass on that price.

Oops posted it in the wrong blog...

Well for all you Curlin fans - Cockney Rebel's win in the G1 2000 Gunieas at Newmarket has franked [pedigree-wise] your form somewhat. Unfortunately he went off at long odds...Curlin will not.

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