>I had hoped to post my view on the Kentucky Derby but got caught up in
>things.So after time! for which I apologise..BIG BROWN winner of his 3
>races by a total of 30+ lengths and very much the talking horse
>Stateside,was backed down to 5/2 fav even though he was drawn in the very
>outside trap from which the last winner was in 1929! But it mattered not
>:-) settling in about 5th or 6th after getting across soon after rthe
>start,moved passed the front runners just before the final bend and then
>seemed to change gear(and his legs)in the straight to power clear in an
>instant ending about 5 clear at the line,some machine and is now going for
>the Triple Crown,and it is going to take something exceptional to lower his
>colours.Fortunately I remembered to back him(7-2) so made up for my losses
>on NEW APPROACH :-(( If the Jokey had gone for it after going clear I`m so
>sure he would have beaten `enry)
>
> On a sad note the filly that was taking on the Colts and finished a gutsy
> 2nd to BB broke both ankles pulling up and was immediately put down,no
> sodding around waiting for screens,saved the poor Filly any further
> agony.So very sad for all her connections and racing fans alike :-((
>
> good night
> --
> David
>
> "That Damn Butterfly"
>