Well Derby Week starts with a bang with one of the favorites, Quality Road, now out due to a new quarter crack. Link His jockey, John Velazquez will now ride Mr. Hot Stuff.
Friesan Fire had a fast workout today, which was at 5 furlongs. While I'm a bit concerned that about the layoff, I'm not as concerned as I should be. The reason being is his trainer, Larry Jones had a colt workout the fastest pre-Derby workout in 2007. What did the colt do, almost win the Derby. Of course I'm talking about Hard Spun. Many thought that he left his race on the track, but that didn't happen. Friesan Fire is Jones' best and last chance to finally win the Derby, as he has decided to retire from public training after the Breeder's Cup.
Chocolate Candy had the second fastest workout today (behind Friesan Fire) at same distance. I love the jockey switch to Mike Smith, and they could probley suprise people and maybe even steal it.
Rachel Alexandra had the bullet for 4 furlongs, she is so ready for her showdown with Justwhistledixie. Oaks PP's get drawn tomarrow, and hopefully those two go 1-2.
The final brakets matchups will come out tomarrow, in a special two post day.
Edit (4:52 pm) Too lazy to make a new post, but I would like to share this video from Bloodhorse.com, they are doing a special on the previous Derby winners from 95 to last year. The three exceptions are Silver Charm, Real Quiet and Charismatic as they stand in Japan (Charm and Charismatic) and PA (Fish, RQ's nickname) respectivly. The rest are standing/living in Kentucky (Funny Cide lives at KHP since he is a gelding).
In matter of fact here is Funny's vid:
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