Derby 2009
Just WOW. This is one of those derbys that you just want to watch the replay over and over again. I had been talking to choas during the race as we made our own analysis and when Mine the Bird showed up charging like a house on fire on the rail we both started screaming "Who the fuck is that????" We both had no clue who it was and could understand what the announcer was saying. I remarked when he won "Dude who the fuck just won the derby" Kudos to the trainer and major kudos to the jockey. He rode that race perfectly. It was becasue of him that a 50-1 longshot destroyed his competition in the derby. I also highly enjoyed his high fives and fist pumping over the win. He deserved it and his jubilation brought a smile to my face.
One other remark, a little of a soapbox. Before the race the three announcers talked about needing more data and research into drug tetsing and therapeutic drugs used in racing thoroughbreds. That would be wonderful but we need MONEY. Reserach is not free or cheap. I have alot questions and so does the public and equine researchers want answers but that can not be achieved through wishing for it. It needs finacial support.
One other remark, a little of a soapbox. Before the race the three announcers talked about needing more data and research into drug tetsing and therapeutic drugs used in racing thoroughbreds. That would be wonderful but we need MONEY. Reserach is not free or cheap. I have alot questions and so does the public and equine researchers want answers but that can not be achieved through wishing for it. It needs finacial support.