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April 28, 2010
 

My pick to win the Kentucky Oaks

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Amen Hallelujah is my pick to win the Kentucky Oaks.  (By the way - I do have the disclaimer in my bio that I am a track junkie..Amen!) The morning line odds on number 13 horse Amen are 8-1. I will bet that she will go off a little higher than that because heavy betting will take place on Blind Luck- the morning line 6-5 favorite. This filly - Amen - has been running beautifully in preparation for one thing, the Kentucky Oaks. Big races like this are won by horses that have been prepared specifically for one race and that is the path that Rick Dutrow, one of the top trainers in the country, has taken with her. The cherry on top for Amen Hallelujah is her jockey. Consistently at the top of the rankings on this circuit, Julien Leparoux has what it takes to steer home a winner in a huge race like this one. If your looking for another horse beside the favorite to round out your trifecta bet, I give It's Tea Time a shot based mainly on the fact we don't know what this lightly raced filly is capable of and she has looked good so far. Good betting!  

Grade 1, $584,300 Kentucky Oaks

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Horse

Jockey

M/L Odds

1

It's Tea Time

Alan Garcia

15-1

2

Jody Slew

Miguel Mena

30-1

3

Quiet Temper

Robby Albarado

10-1

4

Age of Humor

Rajiv Maragh

30-1

5

Blind Luck

Rafael Bejarano

6-5

6

Beautician

Alex Solis

15-1

7

Crisp

Joel Rosario

8-1

8

Tidal Pool

Calvin Borel

8-1

9

Bella Diamante

Mike Smith

30-1

10

Champagne d'Oro

Martin Garcia

30-1

11

Evening Jewel

Kent Desormeaux

10-1

12

Ailalea

John Velazquez

15-1

13

Amen Hallelujah

Julien Leparoux

8-1

14

Joanie's Catch

Paco Lopez

30-1

All starters carry 121 pounds. Excluded: Seeking the Title.

Filed under  //   Amen Hallelujah   Julien Leparoux   Kentucky Oaks   Rick Dutrow   handicapping   horse betting   horse racing   kentucky derby  
Posted by Pat B 

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April 25, 2010
 

MY favorite Friday night restaurant

Pat's Steakhouse is a Louisville institution and as part of the Derby tradition, I like to go here on Friday night after The Kentucky Oaks.  The atmosphere is a blend of all the great things that make an institution.  Its aged wood interior throughout multiple rooms give it great charm and the winner circle photos on their walls tells you the history of this great steakhouse.  This place exudes history and even the waiters most likely have been there long enough to be family. Lively horse enthusiasts pack the bar and booths adding to a fantastic Derby weekend buzz. Now comes the food - the menu has multiple can't pass offerings including baby frog legs, pan fried oysters, fried chicken livers (my personal favorite) and their specialty - the whopping 32 oz. Porterhouse T-bone. I have had them all and attest to their excellence. Now, the crowd is basically in business casual although there is no real dress code but if you were dressed for the Oaks - you're good.  Pat's does take reservations and here's a big tip - BRING CASH and soak up this 50 year old Louisville tradition because this 'must' experience steakhouse does not take credit cards! 

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April 19, 2010
 

The Kentucky Oaks A very BIG day

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The Kentucky Oaks, featuring three year old fillies, is the sister event to the Kentucky Derby and takes place Friday the day before "the Run for the Roses". The first time I went to the Derby I had never heard of the Oaks race and had no idea of its size or importance.  I quickly found out that it is a HUGE day of racing. Matter of fact, the vibe at Churchill Downs on Oaks day is really just as exciting as Saturday. The attendees treat it just like the Derby by dressing to the hilt...and the Juleps and hats are a plenty!  Of course, I recommend going to both the Oaks and the Derby, but if you find the prices to the Derby overwhelming, tickets to the Oaks are much more reasonable and the pageantry remains the same. I personally believe the lower cost is the reason that Oaks day has become so huge.  I am not saying it's the poor man's substitute for the Derby because that would be down grading this great event - I'm just saying if you want the Derby without Derby prices - G-O!  Put your finest duds on and enjoy the Oaks like you would the Derby and you will not be disappointed. I took this picture from the track in the 3rd race on Oaks day a few years ago to give an idea of the larger than expected crowds!

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