Wow...you struck a nerve with the name Connie Merjos.

Gentleman through and through. Smooth as silk.
Haven\'t seen him in years, haven\'t kept in touch unfortunately.

Anyone who is not familiar, may I suggest \"googling\" Connie Merjos.

It\'s been said that the next triple crown winner will be a superior racehorse running over a mediocre crop.
IF (and I emphasize), IF American Pharoah wins the triple crown over this group, we are witnessing royalty.

I took a nice swing with Mr.Z
44-1
I know he seems like a nutcase, but \"if\" Wayne gets him straightened out, I think he\'ll be okay.
What am I missing?

Entered Friday Pimlico 6th race. NW1X 1 1/16 miles
Possible Belmont Stakes prep?

Oliver Zip added to ThoroTrack.

You have no idea how happy you make me feel

Oh, I don\'t know, I\'m looking at my pace figures...?

Can this horse win?
I just don\'t see this break-neck pace similar to past derbies (where\'s the sprinter (s) trying to stretch out?)

He\'s already proven that he can pass horses, why can\'t he just sit off Wildcat Red and Chitu?

He\'s certainly fast enough.

John Velazquez rides Intense Holiday

I\'m looking to bet this horse.
Hopefully, he takes to the surface.
Let\'s face it, Mike Smith will choose Hoppertunity.

I\'m hoping Pletcher goes with C. Borel

Jimbo,
Agree with everything you said. However, what IF Strong Mandate runs well in the ark derby?
Big if but we\'ve seen this movie before from Lukas.

Oxbow has big time sire written all over him.

nyra rewards is the same way. Just like number5858 said, bet early.

Also, countless others that were based in New York...Dullahan being one.

Big Brown?

http://www1.drf.com/tc/kentuckyderby/2008/pps/08kyderby_winner_bigbrown.pdf