All the hard work is done. We are less then 24 hours away from Orb handing his title to the 2014 Kentucky Derby winner. With Hoppertunity scratched 19 horses will race for the roses. This year I don't have time to go horse thorough horse for pros and cons. So I'll just give a few of my thoughts on this year's race.
* California Chrome with a perfect break wins, but I don't think he will and might even get involved with the speed duel.
* Danza is intruging, but not sure he wants to go farther then 9 furlongs.
* Medal Count being by sire who is known for horses who can stay is big, but this is his 3 race in 4 weeks.
* Wicked Strong has an outside post, but he has the running style that it suits him.
* If Ride On Curlin gets to the rail fast he could be a serious contender.
* The two NY breds Samraat and Uncle Sigh have big chances.
So who wins? If everything goes perfectly then it's California Chrome. However, my heart and head have been on one horse since the final preps. That horse will break from #20, is he Big Brown? No, but he doesn't have to be in this case. My pick for Derby 140 is Wicked Strong. Samraat for second and Medal Count for third. My dark horse is Dance with Fate.
Good luck to all and may everyone return safe and sound!
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