Thursday, May 5, 2016

The 2016 Twitter Derby - Questions & Answers

Here Are the Entrants for the 2016 Twitter Derby





PP1 - Trojan Nation - @RKLance

Question:  Not only is your Derby partner a maiden, he got the rail. What's your strategy to the first turn?




PP4 - Mo Tom - @maddogs_02199

Question:  What qualities do you like best about your Derby partner?



                            


PP5 - Gun Runner - @Raps7

Question:  Using the PTPBI (Pull The Pocket Bath Index - Found @Pullthepocket), how would you rate this bath? (usatodaysportsimages)





PP6 - My Man Sam - @lillsnodden

Question:  Where would you like your Derby partner to be along the backstretch? Mid-pack? Up front?




PP7 - Oscar Nominated - @BlakeMacracing

Question:  He's a turf runner, what's your strategy with the whole "dirt in the face" issue if that happens?




PP8 - Lani - @Rblifeisgood

Question:  Lani?  Thoughts?






Here is his UAE Derby win:




PP10 - Whitmore - @AskRubenHow2Bet

Question:  Your Derby partner has a jockey that has won this race the last 2 times. Will he win it again?




PP12 - Tom's Ready - @gofilly

Question:  Is he?  What are your thoughts on this guy, besides that he LOVES to sleep?






PP13 - Nyquist - @horseraceguy101

Question:  Your Derby partner is the favorite, where would you like to see him placed on the turn for home?






PP14 - Mohaymen - @dmw_3747

Question:  Your Derby partner is tough to read when he's on the training track.  Are you convinced of his talent?





PP16 - Shagaf - @Chris_wponies


Question:  Your Derby partner is a beast-How much 'weight' (no pun intended) do you put on their physique when handicapping?






PP17 - Mor Spirit - @cambrown

Question:  Your Derby partner is being called the "Real Quiet" of the bunch.  Agree or disagree?



PP18 - Majesto - @The_Knight_Sky

Question:  Do you feel there's not enough 'love' for your Derby partner; That he's flying under the radar?




PP19 - Brody's Cause - @righthind

Question:  It's been said that your Derby partner pulled a horrible post.  Yes or no?  If yes, what's the strategy?






Looking For More Info? Derby Contenders Daily Works Board   

or View Past Workouts Here: Kentucky Derby Workouts



Good Luck Everyone!






Saturday, April 9, 2016

Saturday Night Under The Lights At Mohawk

Race 2 - Preferred Pick


Boomboom Ballykeel (L) - Sylvain Filion   
Twitter - @FilionStable

A fan favorite, this 5 year old son of Mach Three, has proven time and time again that he can compete in the upper echelon of his class.  Not only does he have gate speed, (a 25.4 and a 25.2 within the last month - you'd swear his teeth were attached to the gate off the start) he has no problem taking a back seat while watching the race unfold in front of him.  Planning his attack - (Thoroughbred Great, John Henry used to do that.)  I think his biggest rival in tonight's race will be his arch nemesis, (well, not really "nemesis"), NIRVANA SEELSTER, who clocked a 1:49.1 back on March 26 to take the win away from Boomboom.  Regardless, "Boomer" in PP1 tonight, is my pick to win.

Below is Boomboom Ballykeel [PP6] on April 2, 2016. (Place-Nirvana Seelster, Show-Nickle Bag)


         



Early Pick 4
R4 - 5, 8, 9
R5 - ALL
R6 - 3, 9
R7 - 2, 5, 6


For more insight about the late Pick 4 and all of tonight's action at Mohawk, visit these Twitter handles - Don't forget to use the hashtag #BetMohawk:


@MohawkMarkM

@Middleton_WOMoh

@GGangle_WOMoh

@MohawkChad

@gocashking

@MohawkRacing

@MohawkResults



Here is Tonight's Program at Mohawk:  April 9, 2016


If you would like to share your picks for tonight's card at Mohawk, feel free to comment!