Kentucky Derby earnings turned upside down

The Kentucky Derby was turned upside down  when favored Uncle Mo was defeated by Toby's Corner. Uncle Mo, who led for most of the way before being run down in the late stages, finished  third.

Tom Durkin called the decision “the most shocking defeat in the Wood since Secretariat himself,” . Uncle Mo was going to be the heavy favorite on Derby Day May 7 at Churchill--after he won the Wood.

The Wood

Uncle Mo is not Secretariat.. Has anyone noticed that the Breeder's Cup Juveniles are getting hammered? 2 year olds are not 3 year olds. The Wood is not the Timely Writer Stakes (What the hell was that anyway?)
Prove it to me as a 3 year old before you award the First Saturday in May to every Breeders Cup Juvenile Winner

Looking Good

Uncle Mo has yet to prove anything as a 3 year old. This is perhaps one of the weakest Fields for the Wood yet. The Florida Derby and the Rebel have been the most legitimate preps so far

Graded Stakes earnings as of 8 April 2011

1.  Uncle Mo, $1,260,000, Todd Pletcher (April 9 Wood Memorial)
2.  Dialed In, $840,000, Nick Zito (May 7 Kentucky Derby)
3.  Pants On Fire, $623,000, Kelly Breen (May 7 Kentucky Derby)
4.  J P’s Gusto, $541,500, Joe Petalino (April 16 Arkansas Derby)
5.  Soldat, $540,000, Kiaran McLaughlin (TBD)
6.  Comma to the Top, $471,000, Peter Miller (April 9 Santa Anita Derby; Kentucky Derby doubtful)
7.  Master of Hounds, $441,884, Aidan O’Brien (May 7 Kentucky Derby or European classics)
8.  Twice the Appeal, $400,000, Jeff Bonde (May 7 Kentucky Derby)
9.  Mucho Macho Man, $370,000, Kathy Ritvo (May 7 Kentucky Derby)
10. To Honor and Serve, $350,000 Bill Mott (TBD)
11. Decisive Moment, $301,000, Juan Arias (May 7 Kentucky Derby)
12. Animal Kingdom, $285,000, Graham Motion (decision on Kentucky Derby after work over dirt)
13. Astrology, $281,893, Steve Asmussen (TBD)
14. The Factor, $270,000, Bob Baffert (April 16 Arkansas Derby)
15. Stay Thirsty, $260,000, Todd Pletcher (TBD)
16. Jaycito, $250,000, Bob Baffert (April 9 Santa Anita Derby)
17. Santiva, $240,254, Eddie Kenneally (April 16 Toyota Blue Grass)
18. Watch Me Go, $232,500 Kathleen O’Connell (April 9 Illinois Derby or April 16 Arkansas Derby)
19. Shackleford, $212,000, Dale Romans (May 7 Kentucky Derby or May 21 Preakness)
20. Nehro, $200,000, Steve Asmussen (April 16 Arkansas Derby)

 BETTER GET GOING-Can you say Keeneland?

22. Archarcharch, $180,000, Jinks Fires (April 16 Arkansas Derby)
23. Anthony’s Cross, $162,000, Eoin Harty (April 9 Santa Anita Derby)
24. Brethren, $155,000, Todd Pletcher (April 16 Arkansas Derby)
25. Flashpoint, $140,000, Rick Dutrow Jr. (TBD)
26. Willcox Inn, $139,000, Mike Stidham (April 16 Toyota Blue Grass)
27. Silver Medallion, $124,334, Steve Asmussen (April 9 Santa Anita Derby)
28. Travelin Man, $120,000, Todd Pletcher (April 30 The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial)
29. Ruler On Ice, $96,000, Kelly Breen (April 30 The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial)
30. Joes Blazing Aaron, $90,000, Mike Maker (April 16 Toyota Blue Grass)

Triplett to host 2011 Derby Event

Second Year for New Tradition

                                 

For Immediate Release:

Louisville – The estate of local Derby Mogul Kevin Triplett, has once again been awarded site to the prestigious Tri State Derby Entourage event for a second straight year.

“It’s an honor to host this event” said Triplett – “With changes to my current housing situation and changes at our previous location, we took a new approach to our Derby format last year – it worked out well and we think we’re on to something good”, he concluded.

With celebrity-like status and notorious for beer consumption, womanizing, back side antics & high stakes wagering, the Entourage includes representatives from 3 states - Maryland, Indiana and Kentucky – once held its base of operations at the Southern Parkway location near historic Churchill Downs.  Recent personnel & operational changes to that site have impacted Triplett’s Derby event format, creating a new approach for hosting the multi state Entourage.

“Looks like a new tradition to me”, said Indiana Representative Ron Davidson, a.k.a. Chris Collins. 
“I say we keep the format the same but order a keg of Heineken this year”, he continued, “You know how we go through that shit – why keep buy ‘in cases?”

“We’re expecting a gaggle of women,” says Dwayne Davidson, newest member of the Entourage – “that and a very competitive Derby field this year should make it a historic weekend”, he added.

Another member, Thom Robinson who is departing with family to the Mediterranean was unavailable for comment, but is expected to arrive in Louisville on Thursday, May5th.

With all the pieces in place for a record breaking Derby presented by YUM Brands, all indications are that the 137^th Run for the Roses will run through both Triplett properties -Southern Parkway Track Side and on the home front where the Entourage will quarter.

For additional information on the Tri State Derby Entourage, Merchandise & Fan Club information, please refer to Stacy Stackedhouse, VP of Kevin’s Affairs – Louisville Office.

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