Kentucky Derby - Choose a horse, you know you want to!

LTC John Shaw — Fri, 01 May 2015 18:34:42 -0400

I was born and raised in Fern Creek, KY and was an intern at Churchill Downs in 1986-87.
It is the first Saturday in May and it means DERBY Time!
My Army Reserve duty is keeping me from going but it is time to PICK A HORSE!
And GIVE ME A REASON, Any reason you picked the horse you did.
It could be name, riding colors, jockey, where the horse or owner is from, it reminds you of an ex, WHATEVER, the more entertaining the BETTER!

You know I am just HORSING AROUND! (No my jokes don't get better, just ask my kids...)

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/triple/derby/2015/05/01/expert-picks-kentucky-derby/26718129/

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 1 at 2015 6:38 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 01 May 2015 18:38:11 -0400

I didn't even use the "Racing Form"

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 1 at 2015 6:45 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 01 May 2015 18:45:09 -0400

"Seize the Day" seems like a logical choice for an ex-Medary Elementary Schooler!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made May 1 at 2015 9:01 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Fri, 01 May 2015 21:01:22 -0400

LTC John Shaw, I've never been to the Derby but I've been to the Kentucky Oaks and to Keeneland many, many times! So, with all this horse racing experience, I'm picking Dortmund! Why? The red, white and blue colors (patriotic design) of course!

Response by SSgt J.J. Guajardo made May 2 at 2015 12:45 AM

SSgt J.J. Guajardo — Sat, 02 May 2015 00:45:34 -0400

Firing line after American Pharoah. I'm a firearms instructor and I've been to Egypt

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made May 2 at 2015 6:26 AM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Sat, 02 May 2015 06:26:28 -0400

War Story. I just have to

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made May 2 at 2015 6:29 AM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Sat, 02 May 2015 06:29:15 -0400

While in Seminary I got to work for Brantley Crowd Management at three Kentucky Derbies 94-96. In 95 and 96 I won the Exacta Box on the Derby ! Thunder Gulch and Go For Gin were my great picks! I miss being there. Long tiring day but what alot of fun !!

Response by LTC Gavin Heater made May 2 at 2015 7:08 PM

LTC Gavin Heater — Sat, 02 May 2015 19:08:30 -0400

Great run by the winning jockey, but confused why he ran so far outside for most of the race. Horse could have run even harder by the looks of it.