The Derby

[gersh71]

Leaving tomorrow for Louisville, for the 134th running of the "most exciting 2 minutes in sports" Who do you guys like to win? I like Colonel John 1st; Big Brown 2nd; Gayego 3rd, to round out a nice trifecta.

[kyguy78]

I'm a weirdo around here. I'm from Kentucky yet I could really care less about UK Basketball and The Derby really doesn't do a lot for me either. I enjoy watching it, but when you live in Kentucky they spend a month hyping the thing up.

[scottaa1]

when you live in Kentucky they spend a month hyping the thing up.

Same here with the Indy 500. I try to leave town Memorial Day weekend.

I don't bother with the Derby. Too much fanfare for two minutes of a race. It's more about being rich and glamorous and being seen than anything.

[deerayfan072]

War Pass FTW

[deerayfan072]

War Pass FTW

dang it. I just looked and he isn't running. I wonder why

He was undefeated and dominant before losing here in Tampa

With him out I will take big Brown

[kyguy78]

War Pass injured his leg in his last race. Was the front page story in the Lexington paper for two days.

[deerayfan072]

War Pass injured his leg in his last race. Was the front page story in the Lexington paper for two days.

Dang for real?

That horse was awesome

[joelamosobadiah]

I would love to watch the Derby, but I could care less about it if I am not there watching it or anything.

[scottaa1]

so did anyone win (or lose) big?

Looks like there's a problem with one of the horses.

edit: they had to euthanize it

[stomperrob]

Amazing for Big Brown to win by that much from the 20th pole position (first horse to win from 20th since 1929). The filly, 8 Belles ran an amazing race too, finished 2nd - too bad she broke both front ankles and to be put down.