The 136TH Running Of The Kentucky Derby

The 136TH Running Of The Kentucky Derby


Contenders:

First: American Lion: The son of Tizow has displayed 2 forms of running styles. The preferred is going for the lead and never look back, which will not be the case with 4 or 5 others dueling for the lead. Option 2 will be the logical choice where he stays in striking distance {he has enough speed to do that} and “gradually” gain on the leaders in mid stretch. “Now at this point he definitely owns a third gear to use his stamina and sprint away from the frontrunners and at the same time turn back any closers.

Second: Devil May Care: He fits here as a stalker and was going to my first choice. However, due to his unruliness at the gate, he might be a very risky proposition especially in a twenty horse field.

Third: Ice Box: He should be approximately twenty five lengths at some point during the race and will be closing fast to hit the board by benefiting from a hot pace.

Fourth: Sidney’s Candy: He loves to go to the lead from the get go, but post twenty severely compromise that scenario. If he learns to rate for the first time, he will be right there.