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Then came April 7 with Justify and Vino Rosso running in the Santa Anita Derby and Wood Memorial, respectively, on both coasts. Tanya was in France watching the races on her iPhone at one o’clock in the morning, while John was watching with his buddies in The Derby Bar and Grill outside Vancouver. That’s where he goes to study the form and make a few bets.
Bloodhorse – Haskin – “A Beast From Day One”
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – DERBY 144: Promises Fulfilled
US Racing – Ransom – Justify Defies, Makes History In Kentucky Derby 144
Bloodhorse – Hall – Derby Day Rain Doesn’t Dampen Record Betting
Sal says that if CDI is really deeply grateful then CDI needs to put their money where their mouth is and triple the purse for The Kentucky Derby. A purse of $2,000,000 for the Kentucky Derby is a joke. When 20 owners have to pay $25,000 to enter and $25,000 to start half of the purse comes from the owners’ pockets and CDI and its shareholders laugh merrily on their way to the bank.
TwinSpires Blog – Reilly – Dare we dream of two Triple Crowns?
TDN – “Phenomenal” Justify Eyes Middle Jewel
ESPN – Bettor at Texas’ Retama Park turns $18 Pick 5 Derby Day wager into $1.2M
Sal says that lady is one lucky duck.
TDN – Thornton – Favorites in Vogue After Long Derby Drought
TDN – ‘Different Level Of Intensity’: O’Brien Talks Disappointing Derby 144 With Mendelssohn
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Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.
NY Times – Hoppert – Justify Wins Kentucky Derby, Conquering Rain, Mud and a 136-Year Curse
ESPN – Terell – Justify ends ‘Curse of Apollo,’ and has goods to make more history
ESPN – Terrell – Justify wins Kentucky Derby 144
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Bloodhorse – Ron Mitchell – Justify’s Victory Rewards Partnership Group
TDN – Carasso – ‘Just’ That Good: Justify Completes Meteoric Ascent in Derby
Brisnet – Caldwell – Justify prevails over mud, ‘Apollo Curse’ in Kentucky Derby 144
TDN – Guineas Glory For Deep Impact’s Saxon Warrior
Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.
Dr Seuss
Century Mile Grandstand starting to take shape
View from QEII. Sal’s sources say that more steel has been erected to the south. Skeleton should be completed some time next week or so.
Red Smith
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Roy McClintock with Crypta, a granddaughter of Secretariat and Northern Dancer in Caroline, Alta., April 20, 2018.
Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
Brisnet – DeRosa – What Went Right & What Went Wrong: 2018 Kentucky Derby Edition
TDN – Yoshida Upsets Turf Classic
When the One Great Scorer comes to write against your name, He marks, not that you won or lost, but how you played the game.
Grantland Rice
Brisnet – This Duck indeed loves mud
TDN – Distorted Humor Colt Scores a Pat Day Mile Laugher at 39-1
TDN – Maraud Attacks Late to Take American Turf
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion.
Grantland Rice
Sometimes I lie awake at night and ask ‘Where have I gone wrong’, then a voice says to me ‘This is going to take more than one night’.”
Charlie Brown
TDN – American Gal Splashes Away in Humana Distaff
Brisnet – Hanson – Limousine Liberal narrowly repeats in Churchill Downs
Brisnet – Reilly – Proctor’s Ledge wears down On Leave in Churchill Distaff Turf Mile
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John Jeremiah Sullivan Horseman Pass By_(secretariat)
Kentucky Derby: Rain to dampen Saturday’s ’Run for the Roses’
Bloodhorse – Wincze Hughes – Quality Runs Deep in Kentucky Derby Field
Bloomberg – Chellel – The Gambler Who Cracked the Horse-Racing Code
Sal’s says that the sartorially splendid fashion plate knows.
You’re never fully dressed without a smile.
Little Orphan Annie
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Sal says that Sal was going to subtitle sabato’s post Sal’s case for every horse in the race, but then Sal says that even Matlock couldn’t make a case for every horse in the race.
Give them two sticks and make them a percussionist.
What do you do with someone who’s too stupid to handle two sticks?
Take away one of the sticks and make them a conductor!
You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive
Bloodhorse – Litfin At Large: Lots of Good Options in Kentucky Derby
Bloodhorse – Keeler Johnson’s Kentucky Derby 144 Selections
US Racing – Simon – 8 Things You MUST Avoid on Kentucky Derby Day
ESPN – Terrell – Justify facing long odds despite being Kentucky Derby favorite
TDN – deBernardis – Justify Set for Ultimate Test Beneath the Twin Spires
TDN – Sherack – TDN Q&A: Derby Talk With Gary Young
John Jeremiah Sullivan Horseman Pass By_(secretariat)
ESPN – Terrell – Horse racing only adding to Gayle Benson’s hectic weekend schedule
Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard
Paulick Report – NYRA Bets Presents Derby Countdown: Names, Numbers And Feet?
Bloodhorse – Angst – Monomoy Girl Delivers Best for Geroux
TwinSpires Blog -Caldwell – Monomoy Girl refuses to yield in Kentucky Oaks 144
Paulick Report – Monomoy Girl All Heart In Kentucky Oaks
TDN – Monomoy Girl Refuses to Be Denied in KY Oaks
Bloodhorse – Wincze Hughes – Monomoy Girl Digs in to Win Kentucky Oaks
Bloodhorse – Ron Mitchell – Oaks Winner Monomoy Girl Was $100,000 Yearling Purchase
Bloodhorse – Toinette Takes Control in Edgewood
TDN – Scat Daddy’s Toinette Upsets Rushing Fall in Edgewood
Bloodhorse – Eric Mitchell – Backyard Heaven Takes Down Always Dreaming in Alysheba
Bloodhorse – Crosby – Salty Surges Past Competition in La Troienne
Bloodhorse – Angst – Mia Mischief Makes Grade in Eight Belles
National Post – O’Connor – Justice the horse sues Gwendolyn the human for $100,000
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NY Times – Drape and Hoppert – Kentucky Derby 2018: Odds, Contenders and Experts’ Picks
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
John Wooden
Bloodhorse – Ron Mitchell – Audible the Company Hitches Ride With Audible the Horse
Bloodhorse – Hammonds – Cox Tackles First KY Oaks With Talented Trio
A full mind is an empty bat.
Branch Rickey
Horse Race Insider – The Double of 2018: Chaotic Oaks Meets Perfect Derby
Horse Race Insider – Derby of the Century; Hyperbolists Need Not Apply
ESPN – Darcy – Can legalized sports betting boost horse racing?
TwinSpires Blog – Caldwell – Top 3 picks and longshots in the Kentucky Oaks
TwinSpires Blog – Mucciolo’s ‘Dreaming’ of big Pick 4 on Kentucky Oaks Day
TwinSpires Blog – Caldwell – Longshots in the Kentucky Oaks undercard stakes
The most important thing in coaching is communication. It’s not what you say as much as what they absorb.
Red Auerbach
TDN – Sherack – Thursday’s Derby Report: Mendelssohn Announces His Presence
US Racing – Simon – Using Running Styles To Identify Kentucky Derby Contenders & Pretenders
If things don’t come easy, there is no premium on effort. There should be joy in the chase, zest in the pursuit.
Branch Rickey
NY Times – Holson – An Ancient Horse Is Unearthed in a Utah Backyard
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Bloodhorse – Haskin – A Super Duper Whopper of a Puzzler of a Derby
America’s Best Racing – Reed – 2018 Kentucky Derby Cheat Sheet
Bloodhorse – Yates – M & M Racing A New Force at Oaklawn
Joe Torre
Louisville Courier-Journal – Frakes – How every horse in the 2018 Kentucky Derby got its name
TDN Sherack – Wednesday’s Trackside Derby Report: Justify Embracing Leading Role
NY Times – Levine and Wolfe – New York Today: Audible, Our Kentucky Derby Star
Paulick Report – Ruis: Suitcase Stuffed With Cash To Bet On Bolt d’Oro In Kentucky Derby
TDN – Breeders’ Cup Launches Sweepstakes Ahead of Derby
Bloodhorse – Wincze Hughes – Ageless Smith Has Another Kentucky Derby in His Sights
Bloodhorse – Eric Mitchell – Scat Daddy a Rare Sire with Four KY Derby Starters
TDN – Sherack – It All Adds Up for Kentucky Derby Points System
Bloodhorse – Ron Mitchell – Pletcher’s Balancing Act of Horses, Owners in Derby 144
TwinSpires Blog – Mucciolo’s Kentucky Derby draw analysis
Lady and The Track – Wallin – The Official US Racing Kentucky Derby Drinking Game
Take one drink if:
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Someone mentions that no horse has ever won from post 17.
US Racing – Wallin – The ‘Curse’ of Post 17 in the Kentucky Derby
Maybe Pitino was afraid that the fans would be calling his horse Coach Sucks.
Bloodhorse – Pletcher, Ram Truck Reach Sponsorship Agreement
Pletch can keep his Ram’s Sal’s still partial to:
Garden and Gun – Celebrate the Kentucky Derby
LA Times – Cherwa – Favorites get good post positions in Kentucky Derby draw
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – Ladies First
NY Times – Hoppert – Kentucky Derby Draw 2018: Odds, Post Positions and Contenders
TDN – Sherack – Tuesday’s Trackside Derby Report: ‘Justifying’ the Hype
Paulick Report – 2018 – Kentucky Derby Special Report May 1
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TDN – Carasso – Lucky Seven For Justify in Kentucky Derby 144
Paulick Report – Reed: Marriage Of Horseracing And Bourbon In Kentucky And At The Derby
Paulick Report – Paulick – NYRA Bets Presents Derby Countdown: What’s The Story With Derby 144?
TDN – Sherack – Monday’s Trackside Derby Report: Pletcher Quartet Enjoy the Spotlight
TDN – Sherack – First Impressions: Kentucky Derby
TwinSpires Blog – Jockeys in the 2018 Kentucky Derby
TwinSpires Blog – 144th Kentucky Oaks Field
Brisnet – Reilly – Kentucky Derby contender Combatant breezes; Mott invokes Apollo Curse
This is Horse racing – Law – Derby Diary: Mendelssohn en route
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Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.
Muhammad Ali
TwinSpires Blog – When and where to watch the 2018 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – THE HIGHS, and lows, OF DERBY WEEK 144
Bloodhorse – Wincze Hughes – Kentucky Derby a Tribute to the Best of Scat Daddy
Bloodhorse – Shulman – The Wives Know All About My Boy Jack Going to KY Derby
TDN – Durkin – Derby Memories From the Tunnel
TDN – Hofburg, Solomini, Instilled Regard Drill
Paulick Report – Golden – Instilled Regard First Derby Mount For Louisville Native Van Dyke
Horse Racing Nation – Derby Daily
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I have just one superstition. Whenever I hit a home run, I make certain I touch all four bases.
Babe Ruth
Edmonton Sun – Mills – Jelena Mrdjenovich wins by unanimous decision in milestone 50th fight
Bloodhorse – Angst – Florida Derby Moves to Top of Prep Races
Paulick Report – Voss – ‘So Grateful’: After Public Outcry, Churchill Offers Credential To Bredar
It is not best that we should all think alike; it is a difference of opinion that makes horse races.
Mark Twain
Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.
People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results.
Albert Einstein
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.
Abraham Lincoln
Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.
Athenaeus
Lady and the Track – A Fun, Festive & Tasty Kentucky Derby Party Is In Your Future
Soon after, I returned home to my family, with a determination to bring them as soon as possible to live in Kentucky, which I esteemed a second paradise, at the risk of my life and fortune.
Daniel Boone
Horse Race Insider – Jicha – Great stories abound in this year’s Derby
TwinSpires Blog – Mucciolo – Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Justify
Paulick Report – Jagow – Adequan Presents Derby Capsule: A Case For The Pace?
US Racing – Simon – Do Speed Figures Matter In The Kentucky Derby?
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – Derby Quotables: Big Three Talk Big Seven
When you have mastered numbers, you will in fact no longer be reading numbers, any more than you read words when reading books. You will be reading meanings.
Paulick Report – Jagow – Adequan Presents Derby Capsule: The Case Of The Derby Whodunnit?
TDN – Bill Finley – The Best Kentucky Derby Field Ever?
Brisnet – Scully – Kentucky Derby Report – Prep season yields much-anticipated Derby
Bloodhorse – Haskin – Derby Dozen May 1 2018 Presented by Shadwell Farm
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – Don’t Worry, Run Happy
TwinSpires Blog – 2018 Kentucky Derby Oaks – Expert Picks
TDN – TDN Derby Top 30 for May 3
Horse Racing Nation – Kentucky Derby 2018 Contenders
2018 Kentucky Derby Prep Races
Reading made Don Quixote a gentleman. Believing what he read made him mad.
George Bernard Shaw
Bloodhorse – Crosby – ‘Tough’ Bravazo Out Early for Lukas in Final Derby Spin
Bloodhorse – Shulman – Kumin Sends out Trio in Search of Derby Glory
TDN – Friday’s Kentucky Derby Report
Paulick Report – Good Magic, My Boy Jack Top Saturday’s Derby Workers At Churchill
TDN – Good Magic Among Many Derby Workers
Paulick Report – Bolt D’Oro ‘Better And Better’ Through Final Derby Preparations
Hawthorne Sal
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