
The top two contenders now are Dunkirk, who remains an uncertain proposition because of his lack of experience; and Friesan Fire, whose best performance came on a sloppy track in Louisiana. The Churchill Strip was muddy this morning,and Friesan Fire would be a prime beneficiary if it remains wet at post time.
The scratch of I Want Revenge diminishes my enthusiasm for betting the Derby; he was the only entrant I thought possessed unshakable credentials. (Unfortunately, I hadn't been able to scrutinize his ankle. But because betting the Derby is a civic duty, my strategy will be to eliminate all of the horses with synthetic-track form,and play the trifecta and supefecta using the logical horses, Friesan Fire and Dunkirk, plus Papa Clem and the two invaders from Dubai, Regal Ransom and Desert Party.
Here is the 2009 Kentucky Derby Race / Post Time.
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