richiebee wrote:

> Did anyone else notice that the race went off 12-14 minutes
> after scheduled post time?


> Did anyone else notice that none of the Derby horses were cut
> loose from their ponies and allowed an extensive warm up?

No, didn't notice that. There was no gallop to warm up?

Or maybe we
> can root for Giacomo to win the Triple Crown and "sting" Visa
> for 5M in their last year of offering the TC bonus.

If Giacomo wins the Triple Crown, I'm retiring from handicapping. His fastest coming in was a 4 I believe. He obviously went forward, but it was a field collapse similar to the Wood.


> Off to Fla for 5 days golf, which is every bit as frustrating
> as handicapping.

When dad outdrives you tell him "thats as rare as Giacomo winning the Derby"