140th Kentucky Derby: Saturday - 3 May 2014 (4:00-7:00 PM)

[riffjim4069]

In this year's "Run for the Roses," an expected field of 21 horses will compete in the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. From Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Don't forget to catch all the action on NBC.

 

[riffjim4069]

Meet the Contenders

1 Vicar's In Trouble (20-1)
2 Harry's Holiday (50-1)
3 Uncle Sigh (30-1)
4 Danza (8-1)
5 California Chrome (5-2)
6 Samraat (15-1)
7 We Miss Artie (50-1)
8 General A Rod (15-1)
9 Vinceremos (30-1)
10 Wildcat Red (15-1)
11 Hoppertunity (Scratch)
12 Dance With Fate (20-1)
13 Chitu (20-1)
14 Metal Count (20-1)
15 Tapiture (8-1)
16 Intense Holliday (8-1)
17 Commanding Curve (50-1)
18 Candy Boy (15-1)
19 Ride On Curlin (15-1)
20 Wicked Strong (6-1)
21 Pablo Del Monte (50-1)

 

[riffjim4069]

Recent Champions

2013 Orb
2012 I'll Have Another
2011 Animal Kingdom
2010 Super Saver
2009 Mine That Bird

 

[salsadancer7]

I like:

- Vicar's in Trouble... his performance has improved the last 3 or 4 races and peaking at the right time.
- Wildcat Red... also performed well in his 7 races and has never finished worse than 2nd.
- Intense Holiday ... I love the way John Velazquez rides and sets up his horses.

 

[riffjim4069]

I'm going with Danza.

 

[BillD1984]

Intense Holiday for me

 

[riffjim4069]

Intense Holiday for me

But enough about your upcoming Memorial Day weekend...