Derby Time

[juliab]

Well not yet, but I think it is close enough to start our Derby thread. Here is the list as of today. Who do ya like?

Kentucky Derby 131 Contenders Pedigrees By:
Horse Trainer Jockey
Afleet Alex Tim Ritchey John Velazquez
Bandini Todd Pletcher John Velazquez
Declan's Moon Ron Ellis Victor Espinoza
Fusaichi Rock Star Bob Baffert David Flores
Giacomo John Shirreffs Mike Smith
Greater Good Robert Holthus John McKee
Proud Accolade Todd Pletcher John Velazquez
Rockport Harbor John Servis Stewart Elliott
Roman Ruler Bob Baffert Jerry Bailey
Wilko Craig Dollase Corey Nakatani
Closing Argument Kiaran McLaughlin Cornelio Velasquez
Galloping Grocer Dominic Schettino Aaron Gryder
Spanish Chestnut Patrick Biancone Gary Stevens
Scipion Patrick Biancone Gary Stevens
Sun King Nick Zito TBA
Don't Get Mad Ron Ellis Tyler Baze
High Fly Nick Zito TBA

[heartsobold]

I have to cheer on Afleet Alex and Rockport Harbor! The owners of Afleet Alex live in my area and the trainer and jock are both mid-atlantic people. Rocky is of course Philly's hope for a repeat! He will never be Smarty no matter how many races he wins but he's my #1 choice this year! I'd love to see him do it and show the world that John Servis and Stu Elliot aren't just one hit wonders.

[Erin]

I am torn. I like Afleet ALex, Declans Moon, and I really like Bandini. I would like to see more of those horses before I take my pic.