The first Kentucky Derby Futures pool is out. I feel the need to take some action just for the fun of it.
The best bet is probably to take the 3000+ other horses being offered at 3/2, but that’s no fun. Given all the COVID problems it is probably a good bet that the best horses have not started yet. There was a 1 1/8 race for 2 year olds at Churchill yesterday won by a very slow horse. For the record, I would say 3/2 is a very nice price on the field.
I am not a fan of Baffert’s horse Life is Good (another son of Into Mischief), so I like the prices being offered on some of the long shots. LIG is currently 4/1 and the favorite, BC winner Essential Quality is second choice at 7/1 which seems fair.
I will take a swing at:
Jackie Warrior at 17-1, still hoping Maclean’s Music can get two turns
Caddo River at 33-1, Brad Cox and my new found respect for Hard Spun
Highly Motivated at 18 -1, if he can beat Quick Tempo, he can beat anyone
Rombauer at 90-1, you have to cheer for the little guy, a Twirling Candy
I threw $100 at each, I can invest in another partnership if I win.
Buying A Race Horse 