July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Insider analysis on El Padrino
ProsBrisnet speed figures were greater than 100 in each of his last three racesChance of rain on Derby day and El Padrino has won on both good and sloppy surfacesWith A.P. Indy. Seattle Slew, Mr. Prospector and Giant's Causeway has a good pedigreeCons
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Insider analysis of Kentucky Derby contender Done Talking.
Pros: Done Talking won the Illinois Derby ¾ of a length in front of Morgan’s Guerrilla who went on to finish last of 11 in the Coolmore Lexington Stakes in his next start. Done Talking closed from nearly last to split the two leaders deep into the stretch. It was a gutsy move for a...
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Insider analysis for Daddy Nose Best
ProThe bloodlines- Grandson of 1995 winner Thunder Gulch with Mr. Prospector on both sides.Captured the Sunland Derby- that produced longshot winner Mine That BirdTrainer Steve AsmussenConClearly outclassed.Finished ahead of Dullahan… in his first startDid I mention "Clearly outclassed...
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Insider Analysis on Gemologist
ProTrained by Todd Pletcher- who won the 2010 Kentucky Derby with Super Saver, who is pleased with post position 15. "It worked out perfect," he said. "I love the 15, the first one in the auxiliary gate. There's a little space there. He's outside all the speed."Winner of...
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Insider analysis on Union Rags
ProWinner of the Fountain of Youth.A Northern Dancer/ Mr. Prospector colt.Jockey Julien Leparoux is on fire at Churchill Downs this meet with 8 wins, 1 place, and 5 shows in his first 22 starts.Con
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