Kentucky Derby - your picks

[MandyPepperidge]

Anyone else an avid horse racing fan? Unfortunately I couldn't make the trip this year so I'll be hosting a small party at home.

I'm picking (and betting on) Adriano and Pyro, but I also like Big Brown.

[madmax]

Eight Belles

[icelandelf]

I picked Big Brown, but I'm in shock over Eight Belles having to be euthanized right there on the track.

[Kappamd]

I picked Eight Belles too. That was devastating to see.

[AGDee]

That was so sad.

[sunnyhibiscus]

I picked Big Brown.

I liked many the dresses in the Kentucky Derby, especially the woman in the strapless dress with the purple hat.

But what happened with Eight Belles was tragic. It breaks my heart as a horse lover, and an animal lover in general.

[Munchkin03]

Big Brown has made me a rich girl, but part of me wanted to see the filly win. Too bad she didn't even make it back to the barn.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

I picked Eight Belles too. That was devastating to see.

I cried when NBC was interviewing the veterinarian and said they put her down on the spot. Just terrible


On a much less than sadder note, I didnt bet any money but really should have bet on the trifecta because I wouldve won that Next year I'm going to place a bet!!!

[PhiGam]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

I cried when NBC was interviewing the veterinarian and said they put her down on the spot. Just terrible


On a much less than sadder note, I didnt bet any money but really should have bet on the trifecta because I wouldve won that Next year I'm going to place a bet!!!

You would have hit the trifecta? Damn... I've never known anybody who got it for the derby.

[sigma3]

My husband and I hit the trifecta last year and the exacta this year. Of course this year it was bittersweet. I was standing in the infield crying over Eight Belles.

I would have rather lost the money, if it had meant she was okay.

[madmax]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

I picked Eight Belles too. That was devastating to see.

I always pick the local horses. Smarty Jones was from Philly Park. Eight Belles home track was Delaware Park. That was Barbaro's and Afleet Alex's home also. Barbaro was put down last year.

[PhiGam]

NBCs coverage was extremely tasteful... top to bottom. Its unfortunate what happened to eight belles but when a horse breaks both front legs, there isn't a whole lot that can be done. I feel bad for the people who are affiliated with Big Brown, what a spoiler.