It's Derby Weekend

While some are calling this years KD 137 field weak, we feel that all twenty of the Derby contenders are still developing three year-olds.  This will be one of the most exciting Kentucky Derby races in recent memory.

There is absolute parity in this field.  It is not a stretch to say that the probable odds of there being a photo finish are 2-1.  And those are the shortest odds you are likely to encounter for KD 137.  We predict that the favorite will go off at the highest Derby odds in this century.  The piquancy builds.

Meanwhile back in Hollywood.  Today we look at a nice little Turf sprint involving three year-olds.

Hollywood Park Race 5 { 6 furlongs~Turf~3 year old~Claiming}
A decent crop of seven will make the start in this Turf sprint.  Not one of the group has sprinted this Turf distance nor have they traversed over the Hollywood Park Turf.  There will be a nice balance speed, pressers, trackers, and closers.

#3 Courtside (T. Baze / Sadler) has a very slight edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four powerful, peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Dancing At Dark (Quinonez / Sadler) will be one of the challengers with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four fabulous, peaking workouts.  Should be closing in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Chinese Praise (Pedroza / Miller) will also challenge with the third highest last out speed number at 110 years more than this distance and three hearty workouts.  He should be sitting in wait off the pace.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#1 Luckarack (Talamo / Mullins) will be coming off a Turf route with a decent speed number and has put in two solid workouts.  One to watch.

















Last Sunday's  (5/1) Results
Hollywood Park R8.  Time To Leave.  Our first pick, Saint Isabelle, won 1st for show money of $2.60.  Our second pick, Shakenwithanolive, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.  Our third pick, Irish Gypsy, finished 2nd for show money of $2.60.  Superfecta went 4-1-7-2.
Bankroll gets a lift to $9.30.