SoS galloping poorly

[Chuckles_the_Clown2]

Mike Welsch believes SoS galloped poorly again today:

Sweetnorthernsaint appeared to go a little better Thursday although was still not striding out with the same extension observed prior to Saturday\'s work. He and Point Determined both failed to switch leads through the stretch and around the clubhouse turn during their routine gallops.

http://www.drf.com/tc/kentuckyderby/2006/clocker/clocker.html

Also, Eddie Sexton, (Kinsman Farm Manager), was quoted saying that he personally will take over the training of Bellamy Road. Nick Seconditis Zito has been relieved of Bellamy Road. Its a shame, because Nick was so proud of Bellamy after the Travers. The highlight of that race was the Nicky in defeat interview. He said more glowing things about that horse than I\'ve ever heard. Nick deserved one more race just on cheerleading. Now, the interviewee role goes to Eddie Sexton. Eddie is about as gifted with the language as Seabisquits trainer, Silent Tom Smith. If hes half as gifted training as Silent Tom Bellamy may have another win in him somewhere.

Quoted from the 2005 Kentucky Derby paddock, then acting Kinsman Farm Manager:

Reporter: \"Eddie, how do you think the race will unfold for your horse?\"

Sexton: \"Er, ummmm, er.........He\'s a champion...ummmm........ohhhhhhh....well.........I canna talk now, go way.......da horse..da horse.\"

You can\'t make this kind of stuff up.

[Wrongly]

Chuckles

FYI - I spoke to Mike Welsch tonight and he said his pick is Barbaro.  BTW I spoke to him and Privman last year before the derby and both of them were on Bellamy Road.  Your fav.  Welsch said tonight that Bellamy was the winner if he doesn\'t get hurt.  

On another note Mike said that Frankel\'s First Word would win in NY right after being slapped today.  Welch also loves Cacique on Saturday.

My Derby pick is Bob & John with SNS with Deputy Glitters, AP Warrior, and Point Dertermined.  AP Warrior is DRF\'s consensus pick which will result in poor odds.