Might as well get this years horse racing discussion started, as we're approximately 2 months away from the Kentucky Derby (Saturday May 5th), and prep races have begun.
I've been fortunate enough to hit the Derby the last 3 years, but it's a tough race to handicap. I hope I get lucky again this year.
Below is the current Top 20 in points standings & earnings. This will change several times over the next 2 months.
Rank - Horse - Trainer - Points
1. Good Magic, Chad Brown, 24
2. Firenze Fire, Jason Servis, 24
3. McKinzie, Bob Baffert, 20
4. Bolt d’Oro, Mick Ruis, 14
5. Free Drop Billy, Dale Romans, 14
6. Solomini, Bob Baffert, 14
7. Catholic Boy, Jonathan Thomas, 14
8. Avery Island, Kiaran McLaughlin, 14
9. Instilled Regard, Jerry Hollendorfer, 14
10. Enticed, Kiaran McLaughlin, 13
11. Greyvitos, Adam Kitchingman, 10
12. Audible, Todd Pletcher, 10
13. Mourinho, Bob Baffert, 10
14. Lombo, Mike Pender, 10
15. Combatant, Steve Asmussen, 8
16. Tiz Mischief, Dale Romans, 6
17. Hollywood Star, Dale Romans, 5
18. Ayacara (GB), Keith Desormeaux, 5
19. Bravazo, D. Wayne Lukas, 4
20. Principe Guilherme, Steve Asmussen, 4
And here's a list of the upcoming prep races.
Thunder Over Louisville will kick off The Derby Festival on April 21st.
With a really cool air show prior to the fireworks.
