Post Time

I’m prepared to lay it on the line and put de moola where de mouth is, but first….I have mentioned MY BOY JACK here in my last couple of posts, in regard to a certain group of Binghamton southsiders with whom MBJ will be a sentimental favorite for them, and they will wager accordingly.  I am also aware that they gathered at the grave of … Continue reading Post Time

Binghamton’s Own Derby Champion

Let us celebrate the 100 year anniversary of EXTERMINATOR Winning The Kentucky Derby!  He was the long-shot winner back in May of 1918, at odds of 30 to 1.  Which coincidentally is the morning line of MY BOY JACK in this years race. EXTERMINATOR was owned by Willis Sharpe Kilmer of Binghamton, who gained his wealth an notoriety selling Swamp Root, a magic elixir said … Continue reading Binghamton’s Own Derby Champion

Full Derby Field

I would have sworn the KD post positions weren’t drawn until the Wednesday prior to the race.  And if it was changed this year, why wasn’t I informed ?!  But seriously, here’s the entire field by post position, along with some pertinent information. #1  FIRENZE FIRE. Trainer: Jason Servis.  Jockey: Paco Lopez.  Morning Line 50-1.  Post position did no favors for this long-shot as he draws … Continue reading Full Derby Field

More Horse Profiles

Here are the next five qualifiers based on the points they earned during The Kentucky Derby Prep Races. BOLT d’ORO  (104 points)  Part of the west coast contingent.  This horse has won four out of his career five starts, including two Grade 1 Stakes Races.  His morning line odds will certainly reflect this.  The KD jockey merry-go-round continues here as JJ Castellano gets off of … Continue reading More Horse Profiles

The Road To The Kentucky Derby

Over the last six years there has been a tiered point system in place to determine which three year-olds qualify to run in America’s greatest race.  In select races at designated tracks across the country and around the world, horses race to earn a spot in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May.  The top four finishers in each race earn points.  For … Continue reading The Road To The Kentucky Derby