Friday, May 6, 2011

137th "Run for the Roses"

Yes it's upon us again the 137 th RUN FOR THE ROSES
NBC will start showing the Derby about 4:30
Post time was 6:20 but may change.

























Toby's Corner was scratched due to injury on left leg.
I feel so bad for the owner.
All that trouble to get so close,
" The Derby" and then disappointment. Well, that's
What makes Horse Racing.


I'm betting Brilliant Speed #2 position

and hope it rains like cats and dogs.
That's my long shot and I think Dialed in
will win. Midnight might be in the money

Hope a Long shot wins like Brilliant Speed,
that would upset the apple cart.
Whoa there Nelly..
what a surprise that would be...


SO Here's The 2011 Entries for the Derby





Kathleen O'Connell with a girl

trainer and a name like that "Watch me Go "
at $50 -1 is a real long shot.
Give me one for the Irish.
I really don't expect her to win.
it would be fun.


There is also another girl Trainer
Kathy ritvo- Mucho Man





Wish I could go to Churchill Downs, how exciting a day it would be.




No Fillies entered this year.



The kentucky Derby is the 3rd Saturday in May.
It is the shortest leg for the triple Crown.
The most exciting 2 minutes in sports.
The race track is a mile and a quarter.


Male horses carry 126 pounds and Female 121 lbs.




Pants on Fire is gorgeous.



They say has enough speed, but not enough stamina.
Phoofy- anything can happen. That's why it's so exciting.




Pants on fire Odds 20-1

Who has the heart to win the Derby this year?. Time will tell.





Watch Brilliant Speed, A real mud runner and
Saturdays track maybe muddy.
Yes I know it's a long shot.
Ka-ching ka-ching $$$
Hip Hip Hurrah !
Let it rain, just makes a crazy race.


Anything goes.. Brilliant Speed Odds 30-1


This horse ARCH ARCH



If Calvin was riding I'd bet. Odds 10-1




Alas!! Calvin Borel is supose to be on TWICE THE APPEAL
. Odds 20-1
Arch Trainer Jinks has the
number one position on the rail.
That position. I think has an advantage.



It's all the Jockey's insight and instints
and the first 200 yards says it all.







Midnight Interlude is position# 15


Espeneza is Jockey and Trainer is Bob Baffert,good trainer. Odds 10-1




Dialed In looks like the favorite,
Odds 4-1 but the odds will
change like crazy before post time.
When I was at the track
I would wait till almost the last min
to see the odds,


I always bet long shots.
Love the underdog to win..



Dialed In is beautiful isn't he.
A florida Stakes winner, from last to first, sounds like a
COME FROM BEHIND
Caveat--- no horse with only 4 starts
has won the Derby since 1918.
The odds on Dialed are 4-1

Remember Anything Goes in the race.
You just don't know what will happen.



Uncle Mo was 9-2 odds, #18 Todd Pletcher Trainer and Jockey Valazquez


Just heard Sat. AM Mo is scratched, has stomach problems.


The horse Nehro is 6-1 odds ???
Who knows who will even get on the track, we will see

Saturday Eastern time about 5:30-6 pm have to check the time tune in early
to see the line up and gorgeous Hats..
WHO DO YOU PICK

Posted by Yvonne @ La Petite Gallery
Comments are welcome


12 comments:

Renée Finberg said...

after our conversation this morning...
i no longer want 'pants on fire'!!!
you knew i would pick 'arch arch'.
he reminds me of hershey!!!

xxx

La Petite Gallery said...

Well Renee her has a great chance, he is a big horse and Jock says pretty together and on the rail.
If it rains I have the mudder Brilliant speed.
I'll talk to you Sat at 5:45 pm

Mama
hang loose
xxx

Beatnheart said...

Lady you are the bomb!! Thanks for being so brave and free and for telling it like it is ie. yesterdays post...you got the guts and the courage girl and we luv ya fer it. Thnaks for your visit and kind words of encouragement. Cheers...Cynthia

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

"Pants of Fire" is such a funny name! I have to do some research before I decide who to root for to win!

PS: More about Northern Ireland on Monday. My ancestors came from Donegal but I haven't had a chance to visit that county as yet. We don't have any trace of relatives after so many generations.
Hopefully I'll get to see that area one day!

Happy Mother's Day Yvonne!

joanny said...

Happy Mothers Day Yvonne sending you good wishes and good luck charms for the Derby Race again this year.

Have a lovely weekend...joanny

but no rain, please it rains here all the time and pouring down today

Karena said...

Yvonne,

The most beautiful creatures in the world!! I am going with Brilliant Speed as well!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Maison de lin said...

Hello,

Thanks for your last coment. It's make my so happy.

Greetings from Belgium
Jérôme

Splenderosa said...

Yvonne, I'll be at a Derby Party here in Houston this afternoon. Went to Churchill Downs last year on a total fluke; probably never get to go again. I always love the races. Now, I'll take your recommendations on the horses & see what happens to the betting pool at the party. xx's

annechovie said...

I learn so much from you, Yvonne. I will think of you every time I hear of/see a race. Enjoy the Derby and Happy Mother's Day!! xo

Tootsie said...

I pick mucho mucho man! I think I spelled it right. I just don't know...they are all just wonderful beautiful horses

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Good Morning Sweetie...
I guess if I was a betting woman, I would be getting my info right here at the La Petite Gallery sweet one.

I wish we could throw on our hats and head to the race track today. It would be so much fun. You are such a joy to know, and I so love visiting with you. I would have to say if I could throw down money on a race, I would be going with Brilliant Speed. I love that name.

Happy Mother's Day sweet one. I so wish we could sit down for tea and enjoy an afternoon or two of conversation. What laughter? Many hugs to you my precious Yvonne and SO much love, Sherry

Yvette said...

Great post, Yvonne! I always just root for the underdog. The least expected to win is always a favorite with me. :)

I don't watch many horse races, but this is one I do try to see, at least on line.

I wonder if we'll a Triple Crown winner this year? Probably not. But you never do know.

And by the way. I hope you'll have a Very Happy Mother's Day!!!