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Derek Ryan
Derek Ryan was born on September 22, 1966, in Tipperary, Ireland, and soon became interested in horses. “I began riding ponies as a little kid, and things just progressed from there," Ryan said. He gained experience as a horseman in his homeland, as well as England, France and Germany, before arriving in the United States in 1989. // Full Bio ›
Eibar Coa
Born in Monagas, Venezuela on February 15, 1971, Eibar Coa was a five-time judo champion in his homeland between the ages of eight and 18, but left the sport to go to jockey school from 1989-1991. He started riding in Venezuela in 1992, spent a stint in the United States in 1993, but shifted his tack permanently in 1996. Coa has become a top rider in both Florida and New York. // Full Bio ›
Eric Fein & Vic Carlson
Vic Carlson purchased Musket Man for $15,000 as a yearling, and last fall sold the controlling interest in the colt to Eric Fein. Carlson, who runs an ATM processing business, served as the football coach and athletic director at Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon, until his retirement in 1999. // Full Bio ›
Jim E. Nelson & Sergio de Sousa
Jim E. Nelson purchased Fortuesque, the dam of Musket Man, for $34,000 as a five-year-old mare at the 2001 Keeneland November sale. Sergio de Sousa (pictured) is the managing partner of Hidden Brook Farm near Paris, Kentucky. // Full Bio ›
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Community Analysis and Commentary
pintogal82
04/14 3:24 pmTell ya what, this just may be the 2009 Derby spoiler!!!! He is tougher than what our eyes have seen...this boy can FLY!!!!
NevadaDan
04/15 12:59 pmThe fact that Eibar Coa (whom I have followed from apprentice @ Calder to major league jockey nationwide), chose Musket Man over General Quarters to ride in the Derby speaks volumes for Musket Man. Remember, the horse carries the jockey, not the other way around, and if Eibar prefers THIS horse, it means he believes Musket Man WILL hit the board!! Good going Eibar, you'll be all over my tickets!! Muchs Gracias!!
smarty15jones
04/26 12:26 amgood input dan although im not much on e. coa. he has some wins. i honestly think this horse has a gift that we all look for come derby day. with only one lose how can you not consider this horse as a major player in a beautiful field. ive been nervous the past two weeks on who they are going to bring in... with quality road getting negative signs i must look elsewhere, and musket man is top 3 most definetely and well deserved!
smarty15jones
04/26 12:26 amgood input dan although im not much on e. coa. he has some wins. i honestly think this horse has a gift that we all look for come derby day. with only one lose how can you not consider this horse as a major player in a beautiful field. ive been nervous the past two weeks on who they are going to bring in... with quality road getting negative signs i must look elsewhere, and musket man is top 3 most definetely and well deserved!
blkmoney
04/28 1:54 pmdoes the work that the musket man turned in on saturday changed anybodys mind on this horse being a long shot chance to win
vjg515
04/28 8:30 pmsung like (candy man) sammie davis jr ....... WHO can win the derby!!!....SMASHEM IN STYLE!!!! ..run his lil hoofs off and make his jockey smile...THE MUSKET MAN...OH!!! the MUSKET MAN can....THE MUSKET MAN CAN cause he runs his lil hoofs off .. and makes it all look GOOD!!!!! ... WHO will be 15-1....RUNNIN EM ALL DOWN .TURNING FOR HOME HE"LL BE TRIPLE CROWN BOUND..THE MUSKET MAN ... OH!! the MUSKET MAN CAN.... GO!!! MUSKY GO!!
stephenciattei
04/29 8:09 amI also think this horse is underrated and hope overlayed also. He may be the Dark Horse in this very deep field. he is at least a betting hand grenade... you have to consider him in all exotics
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