Oaks and Derby

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That was a great Derby with a record crowd of over a 175,000. The weather was perfect and we had a clean ran race won by American Pharoah! This is like 12-15 years straight where a horse that was prepped in Arkansas has hit the board in the Derby.

I didn’t really see any other horses having any excuses other than they got beat. It is always interesting to follow these horses after the race. Hopefully all will recover in good order and come back for another day.

The Oaks also had a record crowd on Friday. Again it was perfect weather. Lucky Maria was the big winner for former Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones. I think that was the third win for the former Governor and trainer Larry Jones (no relation).

I think the Derby and Oaks just seems to get bigger every year. The town seemed crowded the entire week. Even though some of the celebrity guests chose the fight in Vegas over staying for the Derby. Quarterback Tom Brady was at the Oaks on Friday and the fight in Vegas on Saturday.

Now we move forward to the Preakness an Churchill continues with the spring meet.

Go Baby Go

 

Derby Picks

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It will be a perfect weather day for the Derby. Sorry I am so late with my selections, but better late than never.
The five horses I like are Dortmund, American Pharoah, Firing Line, Carpe Diem, and Far Right.
Dortmund is a giant of  a horse. Might have problems with the crowd. I saw him schooling this week.
American Pharoah- I saw him in Arkansas. Extremely impressive horse and in the Arkansas Races.
Firing Line- I think he is a horse on the improve. And is the overall best looking horse in the race.
Carpe Diem- Nice horse- can’t fault him. He needs a good trip from the #2 post position.
Far Right- Long shot. I liked International Star but he scratched, so I think this horse is a grinder and I think he can get a piece of it.

Opening Day at Indiana Grand

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Today is opening day at Indiana Grand. We hope to win 25 to 30 races and a million dollars in purse money for the stable. We have hit the million here once before in 2013 so if we have some luck and a new horse or two it wouldn’t hurt at all!

We do have some 2 Year Olds available if someone wants to buy into a horse. They are currently training and progressing nicely.

 

MISTER POLLARD EARNS TOP HONOR

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Last night we attended the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association awards banquet and came home with three honors. MISTER POLLARD was named Champion 3 Year Old Colt Indiana Bred 2014 and Indiana Horse of The Year 2014! Not only did we all have a great time racing MISTER POLLARD last year, we have also received these very special awards. We also took home an award for SWEET SUMMER (Mister Pollard’s mother) for Indiana Broodmare of the Year 2014. Falcon Racing representatives Michael Johnson and Tony Medley were able to attend and enjoy the moment as well. Indiana Racing opens on Tuesday, April 21st and we are all looking forward to a successful meet.