Past Derby’s offer a window into lessons learned. In the 2018 Derby, I had some degree of confidence that Justify and Good Magic would finish 1-2 but really had no idea on who would round out the 3rd and 4th spots. I took a “SUPER” stab that day with Instilled Regard as a huge longshot […]
As of this writing, we are more than 3 weeks out from Derby 2024 and I am taking a different approach with an early post for this year’s Derby. Primarily, the change in tactics is due to the fact that I have already made up my mind on the race, as there are two standouts […]
Welcome to the 2022 Run for the Roses. We will take another swing at the first leg of the Triple Crown…and hope for the best. With 20 horses signed on, often luck and trip are deciding factors. Let’s get right to the story lines surrounding this year’s running… The Field This looks to be the […]
Welcome to the 2021 Derby !! Look for a fast track with bright sunshine, which will be a nice change from recent history. Lets get straight to the analysis…. The pace of the race should be contested and fast. There are at least 5 runners who want to be on or near the lead. This […]
Welcome to Ponycapper’s analysis of the 2020 Derby !!! The 2020 Derby trail has been turned upside down due to the scheduling changes….but has had predictable results in the preps, led by Tiz the Law emerging as the clear and overwhelming favorite. Will chaos reign supreme in this years Derby? Or, Will the biggest Derby […]
Posted by Bob White www.ponycapper.com For comments and feedback on this, please contact me at bwhite278@comcast.net On many occasions over the past two decades, the National Football League has found itself embroiled in controversies when obscure, absurd and non-sensical rules were applied during high stakes playoff games. The most notable controversy, of course, occurred when […]
We are one week removed from the Derby disqualification and I am shocked and appalled by the national media’s coverage to date. In summary, the coverage has been geared towards spreading mis-information and falsehoods, and fanning the flames of controversy, rather than dedication to hard facts and focusing needed attention on the outdated rules of […]
Rundown: Race Overview Favorite Breakdown Win Contenders Spoilers-Longshots Exotic Inclusions Pilot to Bombardier Likely Scenarios Betting Strategy Pick Summary Race Overview This year’s run for the roses looks like a bettors dream with a plethora of dead money in the pools on hopeless longshots and a favorite with questionable distance pedigree. There is not much […]
Whitey’s Derby Breakdown Welcome to the 3rd online version of my Kentucky Derby Field Analysis and Picks… For several years, myself and fellow capper Dave Halpren published our Derby picks via spreadsheet. I have included Dave as a guest capper on this blog to keep the tradition alive, and his picks are included at the […]
