All you have to do is pick the winner of Derby 135. __________________________________

In case of a tie, the tie breakers will be as follows:

 1)name the horse that runs dead last (according to DRF official chart) whether they finish or not (or your pick is closest to last)_______________________________________________

2)If needed the second tie breaker is the person who also has the Derby 135 Exacta.____________________________________________________________________

3)If needed the third tie breaker is the person who also chooses the horse that runs 3rd.________________________________________________________________________

The prize for this contest is a free months training for the month of May 2009 with Michael E. Lauer Racing Stables, Inc., for one horse you own or the percent of one horse you own. This does not include vet, blacksmith, vanning, trainer/stable stakes etc.. This is good for the daily training fee only.

In case you are the winner and you are not smart enough to have a horse in training with me at this time or anytime during the month of May 2009, you will win lunch for two in the clubhouse of your choice at either Churchill Downs, Indiana Downs, Hoosier Park or if you are an Ellis Park Fan, lunch on Hot-dog Sunday. (excluding Derby Day)

Entries must be emailed to me by noon on Saturday May 2, 2009.Only one entry per person. Melracing@aol.com

The race draws approximately noon on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Since most of you have been handicapping this for 3 months, 3 days should be no problem to make your picks.  Below are some possible choices!

Regal Ransom, Pioneer of the Nile, Square Eddie, I Want Revenge, Papa Clem, Desert Party, General Quarters, Friesan Fire, Musket Man, Hold Me Back, West Side Bernie, Chocolate Candy, Win Willy, Advice, Dunkirk, Mine That Bird, Flying Private, Mr. Hot Stuff, Summer Bird, Join in the Dance, Take the Points, Atomic Rain, Just a Coincidence, Conservative

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!