Yes it is over two weeks away. However, all the major stakes races are complete. So it's worth talking about early, especially as this is one of the most talented 3 year old crops in years. Plus history can be made by the top 3 favorites. The top 2 horses, Justify and Magnum Moon are undefeated and with a victory would be the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby having never run as a 2year old in 136 years. Going back to the 1882, the 8th running of the Derby a horse named Apollo is the only horse to win it as an unraced 2 year old.
The 3rd favorite, Mendelssohn can become the first European trained horse to win the Derby. As in its never happened.
Add in there are another 6,7 horses that are more than talented to win the Derby and more.
The other reason I post this early is a change in handicapping that I and many others are adopting if you have the time. Reading past performances is becoming a thing of the past as being your only handicapping tool. It is now just a supplement to picking out you favorite. Today everyone can easily watch every race all these horses have run on video from the comfort of your home. Actually watching a horse win, or not is so much better than reading the charts.
It is how I've picked many Derby winners over the last 10 years. Has been a great tool in winning long shot winners in the Breeders Cup as well.
Looking forward to a great thoroughbred season.
The 3rd favorite, Mendelssohn can become the first European trained horse to win the Derby. As in its never happened.
Add in there are another 6,7 horses that are more than talented to win the Derby and more.
The other reason I post this early is a change in handicapping that I and many others are adopting if you have the time. Reading past performances is becoming a thing of the past as being your only handicapping tool. It is now just a supplement to picking out you favorite. Today everyone can easily watch every race all these horses have run on video from the comfort of your home. Actually watching a horse win, or not is so much better than reading the charts.
It is how I've picked many Derby winners over the last 10 years. Has been a great tool in winning long shot winners in the Breeders Cup as well.
Looking forward to a great thoroughbred season.
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