The Kentucky Derby
Handicappers Corner
Read comments from handicappers on Kentucky Derby 2009.
Bob Ike, Boomer Wry, Donald Harris, Frank Di Tondo, Paul Lambrakis, Tim Maas, Toby Turrell.
Derby Field
The Derby Field is limited to 20 horses based on graded earnings
| Rank | Horse | Earnings |
| 1 | Regal Ransom | $1,250,000 |
| 2 | Pioneerof the Nile | $1,193,250 |
| 3 | Square Eddie | $804,981 |
| 4 | I Want Revenge | $774,000 |
| 5 | Papa Clem | $760,000 |
| 6 | Desert Party | $641,667 |
| 7 | Quality Road | $600,000 |
| 8 | General Quarters | $595,645 |
| 9 | Friesan Fire | $570,465 |
| 10 | Musket Man | $485,000 |
| 11 | Hold Me Back | $438,000 |
| 12 | West Side Bernie | $385,160 |
| 13 | Chocolate Candy | $370,000 |
| 14 | Win Willy | $230,000 |
| 15 | Advice | $206,845 |
| 16 | Dunkirk | $150,000 |
| 17 | Mine That Bird | $138,705 |
| 18 | Flying Private | $124,000 |
| 19 | Mr. Hot Stuff | $114,000 |
| 20 | Summer Bird | $100,000 |
| 21 | Join in the Dance | $90,000 |
| 22 | Take the Points | $85,000 |
| 23 | Atomic Rain | $77,500 |
| 24 | Just a Coincidence | $75,000 |
| 25 | Flat Out | $32,500 |
| 26 | Masala | $27,500 |
The Derby Trail Races
The following races will help form the field for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby.
TP - Lane's End (G2) 3/22
GP - Florida Derby (G1) 3/28
AQU - Wood Memorial (G1) 4/4
HAW - Illinois Derby (G2) 4/4
SA - Santa Anita Derby (G1) 4/4
KEE - Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) 4/11
OP - Arkansas Derby (G2) 4/11
KEE - Coolmore Lexington Stakes (G2) 4/18
CD - Kentucky Oaks (G1) 05/01
CD - Kentucky Derby (G1) 5/2
PIM - Preakness Stakes (G1) 5/16
BEL - Belmont Stakes (G1) 6/6
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Betting the Derby
The Kentucky Derby is the best wagering opportunity of the year, typically offering huge payouts. Whether you place your bet at Churchill Downs, wager online using your Youbet account, or visit your local track or simulcast facility, you will not want to miss out on the action!
Tips from the best!
Bob Ike
Boomer Wry
Donald Harris
Frank Di Tondo
Paul Lambrakis
Tim Maas
Toby Turrell
Articles on strategy:
History
This year, 2009, will be the 135th Kentucky Derby. To put the resilience of the Derby in perspective, consider that 2009 will mark the 99th year of the World Series, and only the 43rd Super Bowl.
What started out a local race with grand aspirations has turned into a world event. Over the years, attendance has grown; in 2001, it topped 154,000 people.
Originally, it was a one and a half mile race.
The distance was reduced to one and a quarter miles in 1896.
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Derby style
Trivia
Which Derby-winning jockey is quoted for saying, Hatred is necessary for my work. The madder I get the better I ride?
a) Laffit Pincay Jr.
b) Bill Hartack
c) Gary Stevens
d) Bill Shoemaker
Answer: B. Bill Hartack, the jockey who rode Decidedly to win the 1962 Derby, is responsible for the quote.
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Kentucky Derby 2009
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