JB,

That is funny because I do remember Baffert being interviewed all week and he never talked about Real Quiet. He was officially "non-committal" as to which horse had the better chance to win, but he was saying things like "I know which one I expect to have a real good chance, but I don't want to say". But then he would go on and gush over Indian Charlie. I never met him like you did, but I could tell he liked Indian Charlie more. Two hours before the race, they interviewed either Baffert's assistant or groom on ESPN and asked him about the two horses. He said if he had to pick one he would go with Real Quiet. I don't know why, but it gave me some small boost of confidence.

I never remember screaming more in the stretch than during that race. I had a small 4 figure bet at 25-1. Best horse score for me ever. Unfortunately, I haven't come close in the Derby since then..........