Looking ahead only, I'm very curious if WOW can carve out a trip that involves him and Tyler playing Bull in a Pimlico tight turn? Half of the people will declare he rode terrific and the horse is as athletic as Afleet Alex while the other half will declare he kicked the potential winner in the groin and hock! Has there ever been a DQ of a Preakness winner? Jon Court aboard Market King could maybe be the oldest rider to ever object his way to a higher finish for two thirds of the Triple Crown. We have to get Tyler and Jon to the Belmont if they can repeat their prior terrific Derby efforts in Baltimore.

A very exciting edition indeed!

I'll be gambling on Warrior's Charge and be there in person for those that doubt my enthusiasm for the race. Hoping to sneak into the grandstand and collect some leaking water to add to my relic collection that includes Keeneland polytrack and the very rare but highly desired Maximum Security Derby tickets needed for the Spa beer giveaway!

(please no messages about the myth of the tight turns. It was meant in sarcasm.)