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Post by beth on May 2, 2017 17:47:53 GMT -5
On the run this evening but I do want to start the thread and at least post the field and the odds for those who like to make random choices, or just get used to this years horses.
The 143rd edition of the Kentucky Derby is upon us as some of the finest horses and jockeys in the world will compete at the famous Churchill Downs for their place in racing history this Saturday, May 6.
Twenty horses will compete for the $2 million purse, but only one will be declared the winner.
There is a wide field of contenders this year, but the horse that just won't go away is Classic Empire, who has the best odds to win across the board, according to Odds Shark. Coming off a dramatic win at the 2017 Arkansas Derby just a couple weeks ago, there might not be a horse with more momentum than Classic Empire.
But before we get into any more analysis, let's take a quick look at the latest odds for each horse in the 2017 Kentucky Derby.
2017 Kentucky Derby Horses Odds Classic Empire +400 Always Dreaming +500 Irish War Cry +800 Gunnevera +1000 McCraken +1000 Irap +1400 Tapwrit +1400 Gormley +1600 Battalion Runner +1600 Thunder Snow +1800 Malagacy +2000 Girvin +2000 Practical Joke +2000 Conquest Mo Money +2500 J Boys Echo +2800 Hence +2800 Lookin At Lee +5000 State of Honor +5000 Cloud Computing +5000 Patch +5000 Battle of Midway +5000 Sonneteer +5000 Royal Mo +5000 Untrapped +5000 Fast and Accurate +6600
more tomorrow
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Post by beth on May 2, 2017 17:52:24 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2017 19:50:18 GMT -5
do you have any celebration at your house on raceday with friends and family?
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Post by beth on May 6, 2017 12:24:14 GMT -5
Sometimes we do, Chef .. or go to a party elsewhere ... but this year, we're taking it easy, making a couple of bets and watching the race on the big screen TV.
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Post by beth on May 6, 2017 12:31:23 GMT -5
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Post by Dex on May 6, 2017 13:53:39 GMT -5
Classic Empire, W
Irish War Cry, P
Lookin at Lee, S
Thanks for the link, Beth.
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Post by Sysop3 on May 6, 2017 15:47:23 GMT -5
I'll go with Irish War Cry across the board, mostly because I like the name. Reminds me of Mel Gibson in Braveheart.
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Post by Sysop3 on May 6, 2017 17:52:51 GMT -5
A different year but it gives you a taste, it's most always the same except for the horses.
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Post by Sysop3 on May 6, 2017 17:57:24 GMT -5
Not sure this is correct. Need to go check for myself.
Be back.
Sorry about that. ha ha My daughter was giving me fake news.
Here's the real winners -
Always Dreaming - Win
Battle of Midway - Place
Lookin at Lee - Show
(Classic Empire came in 4th)
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2017 22:11:58 GMT -5
My niece and date were in the Voice-Tribune when she attended the Kentucky Derby!!!
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Post by beth on May 12, 2017 12:43:28 GMT -5
My niece and date were in the Voice-Tribune when she attended the Kentucky Derby!!! Thanks, Chef! Great picture. Her outfit (dress and hat) is perfect for the occasion. How much did she win?
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Post by mouse on May 12, 2017 13:23:37 GMT -5
A different year but it gives you a taste, it's most always the same except for the horses. a bit like Ascot... what do the men wear ?
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Post by Dex on May 12, 2017 16:33:03 GMT -5
A different year but it gives you a taste, it's most always the same except for the horses. a bit like Ascot... what do the men wear ? That video is mostly the post parade. Men - dress clothes to good looking sports coats and slacks. Some get silly. Here's the running of this year's Derby. Rainy with a sloppy track. Great horses this year. Don't know why they have it labeled as last year. Here's more of the crowd from last year when Derby day was sunny.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 16:46:53 GMT -5
My niece and date were in the Voice-Tribune when she attended the Kentucky Derby!!![/q] Thanks, Chef! Great picture. Her outfit (dress and hat) is perfect for the occasion. How much did she win? I have no idea lol
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Post by mouse on May 13, 2017 2:24:58 GMT -5
him Dex so the men don't really smarten them selves up... that's a pity when the women go to so much trouble we have three racing events where many of the men also get smart to off set the women Aintree.. Derby day... ascot especially ladies day where large numbers of men wear toppers and tails or just dress suits of the black jacket.. striped trousers typeand of course highly polished shoes its a pleasure to see so many people looking smart and elegant too
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