9-5 in the early wagering and about the same in the double with Panty Raid.
My Preakness day opinions.
R6 I wish the dam of the #1 Southwestern Heat was Sallie Blue instead of Xtra Heat because it would improve the price. 15-1 M/L I am hoping for 6/1.
R7 Precious Kitten big chalk single
R8 #3 Celtic Innis I wish John Velazquez wasn\'t riding this horse as he kills the price. Exbox with #1.
R9 #4 Soaring By I bet him in the LA Derby and Lexington and he ran awful I will try him again against the physically immature Cherlokee.
R10 #9 Einstein had nothing in last, shows similar improving pattern. G1 winner.
R11 I am chasing Velasquez again with #8 Sunriver as I feel Hesanoldsalt will be overbet.
R12 I think Street Sense is too strong. If you play gimmicks key with Xchanger and FLying First Class on the bottoms.
Good Luck.
I am sure SC will beat me in the Preakness.
Einstein supposedly didn\'t like soft turf AND had a sickness problem too. Back on the beam today.
Xichibanx,
Where have you been. I hear hanging around at Palm Beach Kennel Club wearing nice clothes and a tie. I proud of you young man.
Interesting thoughts on Einstein. I had him Derby Day and he bombed when the numbers looked great.
Cosmonaut could be dangerous in there also. Ran with the good ones last year and was consistently about 2 lengths back. May improve this year which makes him Grade One quality.
I am doing good SC. I heard from Barry that you are doing well. No tie required at the PBKC but I took a pass this week. I am doing a little phone action. Good luck in the preakness today. I will try to be around a little more.