My Derby Wrap-Up

I'm sitting here watching the pre-Derby action and it occurred to me that I should blog while the action is taking place.  I have been watching all the coverage on TV all day, and I always wish I was able to watch from Churchill Downs Millionaires Row some day...what are the odds of that happening?!  Hey, a girl can dream, right?

So here are my random pros and cons as we wait for the race to begin:

Pro:  Bob Baffert.  After his heart attack in Dubai this year, he has a new lease on life, and although in the past I haven't cared much for his "better than you" attitude, I honestly got a little teary when he talked about his son Bode.  Go Bodemeister.

Con:  Hansen's trainer, Dr. Hansen.  I don't think anyone should follow his lead and bet on horses to pay for med school.  And don't act like a little child when your trainer makes the smart decision and dyes your horse's tail back to its original color in order to keep your horse in the race!  Drama queen.

Pro:  Union Rags.  Yes, I picked another horse, but Union Rags is adorable.  Love Michael Matz too (mostly because of his eventing background).  Although

Pro:  Laffit Pincay III.  Isn't he a cutie?  Yeah...I like that.

Pro:  John Calipari calling Riders' Up!!  Awesome!

Con:  Donna Brothers' horse.  I don't like him this year.  Usually she is on something cute, but the grey she was on wasn't appealing to me at all.

Con:  The silks on Litte Mike's jockey, Joe Bravo.  You look like Tony the Tiger on Kellogg's Frosted Flakes.  Fashion Fail. 

Their GRRREEAAT!

Pro:  Gary Stevens.  He's so hot.  That is all.

Con Again:  Dr. Hansen....you and your harem of women are weird and disgusting.  What are you, a pimp with your Ho's?

My Derby Pick-Undefeated Gemologist!

The track is fast and the field of 20 are ready!! 

And, the winner of the 138th Kentucky Derby is......


I'll Have Another with Mario Gutierrez.  From the 19th Post Position! 

Go Doug O'Neill.  It was hilarious watching how excited he was about his horse.  I love a long shot!

And speaking of having another (and I don't mean cookies), I'm off to have a few with some friends!  Great Race!!