SBNation.com - Kentucky Derby 2011: Animal Kingdom Wins 137th Running Of The Roseshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46737/sbn-fave.png2011-05-09T08:51:13-04:00http://www.sbnation.com/rss/stream/19115612011-05-09T08:51:13-04:002011-05-09T08:51:13-04:00Kentucky Derby 2011: How Animal Kingdom Won, And Can He Do It Again At Preakness?
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<p>Why did Animal Kingdom triumph while favorite Dialed In struggled in Saturday's 2011 Kentucky Derby? Two words: "pace" and "trip".</p> <p>The old adage of "pace makes the race" was never more true than in the 2011 Kentucky Derby, won by Animal Kingdom on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Traditionally, the early pace in the Kentucky Derby is extremely fast, with the pace through six furlongs more closely resembling a sprint race rather than a mile and a quarter classic. This year, however, the speed hung back in the early stages, leaving us with a historically slow early tempo. That lack of early speed had a significant impact on which horses could win the Derby and which were in a hopeless position.</p>
<p>Before we get into how Animal Kingdom won the 2011 Kentucky Derby, let's first take a look at the fractional splits from Saturday:<br> <br> ¼ Mile: 23.74<br> ½ Mile: 48.63<br> ¾ Mile:: 1:13.40<br> Mile: 1:37.49<br> Finish: 2:02.04</p>
<p>The splits at the mile and the finish weren't out of line with what we've seen in recent decades at the Derby. With the exception of the freak effort of Monarcos over a lightning fast track in 2001, most Derby winners hit the wire at around 2:02. So, in terms of overall, unadjusted final time, Saturday's Derby was probably a bit better than average. The part of the race that turned out to be well out-of-line with recent history were the fractions during the first six furlongs.</p>
<p>I went back through the fractional splits for every Kentucky Derby since 1980 and found a startling revelation: Saturday's Kentucky Derby had some of the slowest ¼, ½ and ¾ mile splits in over 30 years. Not only did the 2011 Kentucky Derby lack any significant early pace, the lack of pace was historical. Below are the ranks of each early split in the 2011 Derby compared to every Derby since 1980 (32 races):</p>
<p>¼ Mile: 31<sup>st</sup> of 32 (slowest: 1980 - 24.00)<br> ½ Mile: 32<sup>nd</sup> of 32<br> ¾ Mile: 32<sup>nd</sup> of 32</p>
<p>Only the opening quarter-mile of the 1980 Derby (set by Plugged Nickel), was slower than the 2011 Derby. The other two early splits were each the slowest fractions we've seen in at least 32 years. </p>
<p>Okay, so the pace was slow; how did that impact the Derby? To answer that question, we need to look no further than this year's favorite, Dialed In. </p>
<p>The Nick Zito trained Dialed In is the text book definition of a stone-cold closer - he's going barely break into a sweat within the first half-mile and will spend the rest of the race trying to run past every other horse in the field. It's a tough way to run a race because closers are heavily dependent on the pace in front of them. If the pace is fast, the horses in front use up more energy and find it harder to sustain their speed in the final furlongs. If the pace is slow, as it was yesterday, the horses at the front won't slow down as quickly, making it difficult for a closer to rally to the front. While closers run fast in the later stages, they are greatly dependent on other horses slowing down in order to make it to the front.</p>
<p>In yesterday's Kentucky Derby, Dialed In ran the fastest final half-mile of any colt in the field. His 4th quarter split was 23.21 seconds (next fastest: Brilliant Speed - 23.48), and his final split was 23.79 (next fastest: Twice the Appeal - 24.01). But while Dialed In finished the final half-mile the fastest of any colt in the field, the fact that the horses in front of him did not significantly tire on the turn and in the stretch doomed him to an 8th place finish. If you're a horse that is a stone-cold closer, you're not going to win many two-turn races where the early speed goes 1:13+ for six.</p>
<p>With the pace eliminating the chances of the closers, the 2011 Derby came down to horses that could stay near the lead in the early stages <i>and</i> could negotiate a clean trip around the Churchill Downs main track. Animal Kingdom was able to do both in fine fashion.</p>
<p>Aside from pace, the move a horse makes or doesn't make on the final turn has a huge impact on which horse ends up in the winner's circle. On Saturday, the slow pace allowed Animal Kingdom to secure an easy mid-pack trip just a few lengths off the early speed, but it was the move this colt made on the far turn that allowed him to win, not the final charge down the lane.</p>
<p>As the field approached the final turn, Animal Kingdom sat in behind a group of four or five horses that tracked Shackleford soon after leaving the starting gate. On the turn, jockey John Velazquez split two horses and passed another on the inside to pick up valuable position. By the time Animal Kingdom hits the top of the stretch, he was four-wide from the rail, in fourth position, and just a couple of lengths behind the leaders. At that point it's just a matter of time until Animal Kingdom is able wear down his rivals on his way to relatively easy 2 ¾ lengths win over Nehro, Mucho Macho Man and Shackleford.</p>
<p>Pace and trip: the two keys to Animal Kingdom's win in the 2011 Kentucky Derby.</p>
<p><i>Where Do We Go From Here?</i></p>
<p>Two weeks from the Kentucky Derby is the second jewel of the Triple Crown series, the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The Preakness is a slightly shorter race that the Kentucky Derby - 1 3/16th miles, instead of 1 1/4 at Churchill Downs. Additionally, the Preakness field will not feature a 20-horse starting gate since the race is limited to a field of 14 starters. Trip is still important at Pimlico, but the race is nowhere near as hectic as the 20-horse Derby.</p>
<p>Trainer Graham Motion is already on the record as stating that Animal Kingdom will go to Pimlico to try and win the second leg of the Triple Crown. The versatility he displayed in the Derby, along with all of his races in his brief career, make him an extremely interesting prospect going forward. Whether or not he'll be able to win at Pimlico and make an attempt at the Triple Crown remains to be seen. If he is able to win at Pimlico, Animal Kingdom absolutely <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2011/5/8/2160650/kentucky-derby-2011-animal-kingdom-pedigree">possesses the pedigree to excel</a> at the mile and a half distance of the Belmont Stakes. </p>
<p>Nick Zito has indicated that Dialed In will also move on to the Preakness where he'll be hoping for a bit more speed in the early stages. The possibility of Flashpoint entering the Preakness, a colt that excels at sprint distances, will be welcome news in the Dialed In camp. Other "new shooters" possible for the Preakness are: Astrology, Concealed Identity, Dance City, King Congie, Norman Asbjornson, Mr. Commons, Prime Cut, and Sway Away.</p>
<p>Entries and post positions for the Preakness will be drawn on Wednesday, May 18,<sup> </sup>with the race on Saturday, May 21 at 6:19pm Eastern Time. The undercard will be televised on Versus and the Preakness Stakes will air on NBC.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/9/2161270/kentucky-derby-2011-results-preakness-animal-kingdom-triple-crownMatt Gardner2011-05-09T07:00:58-04:002011-05-09T07:00:58-04:00Kentucky Derby 2011: Video, Results And Race Notes
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<p>The 2011 Kentucky Derby capped an excellent weekend at Churchill Downs as crowds turned out in record numbers to watch the 137th running of America's premier horse race. Once again, we were treated to a thrilling race as long-shot Animal Kingdom used a speedy kick to distance himself from the field and finish ahead of the pack to win the first leg of the Triple Crown.</p>
<p>The crowds at Churchill Downs were outstanding as the Kentucky Derby 164,858 spectators in what's become a giant party with a side or racing. On Friday, another 110,000 fans showed up to watch the Kentucky Oaks, the precursor to Saturday's big race featuring some of the finest three-year-old fillies. For two days, horse racing was alive and well.</p>
<p>While the finish was thrilling, the race itself wasn't exactly blistering. And Down The Stretch They Come's Matt Gardner noted the splits, taken every 1/4 mile, were among the slowest in the last quarter century. With Shackleford in front setting the pace, the field was content to sit-back and wait until the final turn without expending much energy throughout. The splits can be found below, courtesy of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2011/5/8/2160291/kentucky-derby-2011-how-slow-was-the-derby-pace">And Down The Stretch They Come</a>.</p>
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<p>1/4: 24.26<br>1/2: 25.42<br>3/4: 24.72<br>Mile: 23.55<br>Finish: 24.09</p>
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<p>And at 20/1, Animal Kingdom paid well to win, making Saturday a nice payday for bettors who caught lightning in a bottle. The Kentucky Derby winner paid 43.80 to win, 19.60 to place and 13.00 to show. The rest of the wagering results can be found below.</p>
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<p>Wager Type Winning Numbers Paid<br> $1 Double 7/16 $196.50<br> $1 E5 $0.00<br> $2 Exacta 16-19 $329.80<br> $1 Pick-3 1/7/16 $2,369.10<br> $1 Pick-4 8/1/7/16 $12,292.20<br> $1 Pick-5 1/8/1/7/16 $427,790.68<br> $2 Pick-6 2/1/8/1/7/16 $12,251.80<br> $1 Pick-6 $0.00<br> $1 Superfecta 16-19-13-14 $24,063.00<br> $1 Trifecta 16-19-13 $1,976.20</p>
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<p>To relive all the action, check out the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159622/watch-2011-kentucky-derby-video-online-youtube">2011 Kentucky Derby video</a>. It's worth the two minutes to watch the race in-full one more time. A second, overhead angle can be found at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2011/5/7/2159517/kentucky-derby-2011-result-animal-kingdom-runs-down-the-field-late">And Down The Stretch They Come</a>. With the blimp view, you can get an idea of how the race was run and won by Animal Kingdom.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Derby, check out SB Nation's </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/1/2147520/kentucky-derby-2011-contenders-uncle-mo-dialed-in">2011 Kentucky Derby</a><i> StoryStream. Also, our horse racing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/">And Down The Stretch They Come</a> has two must-read resources for Derby fans: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2010/1/24/1267466/new-student-orientation">A Beginner's Guide To Following Horse Racing</a> and a glossary of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/pages/horse-racing-terminology">horse racing terms</a>. </i></p>
https://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/9/2161462/kentucky-derby-2011-video-results-race-notes-winnerBrian Floyd2011-05-08T06:45:16-04:002011-05-08T06:45:16-04:00Kentucky Derby 2011: Animal Kingdom Overcomes Long Odds In Wide-Open Field
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<p>With a wide-open field and no clear-cut favorite, it should come as no surprise a long-shot emerged to claim the 2011 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Animal Kingdom, at 20-1 odds as the horses took to the starting gates, used a late-burst to fly past the field as they came down the home-stretch, holding off the field to claim the 137th Kentucky Derby and the garland of roses awarded to the winner of American horse racing's most prestigious event.</p>
<p>It was a brilliant ride for jockey John Velazquez, who was without a mount just a two days ago. When Uncle Mo, Valazquez's ride for the Derby, was scratched, the rider appeared destined to sit the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby out. But when Robby Albarado, the rider scheduled to take the reigns of Animal Kingdom, was injured in a horse racing accident earlier in the week, Valazquez suddenly found himself on the long-shot, and took advantage on Saturday.</p>
<p>It was a tough race for a few of the contenders, including morning line favorite Dialed In. As the field hit the back-stretch, Dialed In was well off the pace and mounted a serious threat on Saturday. The 5-1 favorite finished in eighth place, ending a disappointing day at Churchill Downs.</p>
<p>Nehro finished in second, with Mucho Macho Man in third and Shackleford, who led for most of the way, in fourth. As Animal Kingdom began to pull away down the stretch, Nehro tried to go with him, but couldn't find the extra gear and finished the cluster of horses vying for second.</p>
<p>Animal Kingdom will now head to the Preakness Stakes with the Triple Crown in his sights. Whether it can be done is unclear, but Valazquez and Animal Kingdom had a day to remember at Churchill Downs on Saturday.</p>
<p>Relive the two minutes of action by re-watching the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159622/watch-2011-kentucky-derby-video-online-youtube">entire 2011 Kentucky Derby</a>.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Derby, check out SB Nation's </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/1/2147520/kentucky-derby-2011-contenders-uncle-mo-dialed-in">2011 Kentucky Derby</a><i> StoryStream. Also, our horse racing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/">And Down The Stretch They Come</a> has two must-read resources for Derby fans: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2010/1/24/1267466/new-student-orientation">A Beginner's Guide To Following Horse Racing</a> and a glossary of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/pages/horse-racing-terminology">horse racing terms</a>. </i></p>
https://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/8/2160139/kentucky-derby2011-winner-animal-kingdom-odds-nehroBrian Floyd2011-05-07T19:19:21-04:002011-05-07T19:19:21-04:002011 Kentucky Derby Results: Archarcharch Has Lateral Condylar Fracture
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<p>The 2011 Kentucky Derby was a rousing race, buoyed by <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159335/animal-kingdom-kentucky-derby-results-2011-winner">an electrifying run from Derby winner Animal Kingdom</a>. But it nearly took a tragic turn when Archarcharch had to be removed from the track.</p>
<p>The horse, considered a Derby favorite before he drew the inside rail as a post position, left the track in an equine ambulance, getting into it under his own power. He was then returned to the Churchill Downs stables.</p>
<p>It's there that it was determined that <a href="http://www.courier-journal.com/article/2011305040182" target="new">Archarcharch's injury is not life-threatening</a>:</p>
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<blockquote>Archarcharch, who started on the rail, was injured and taken off the track by ambulance. The injury is a lateral condylar fracture and is not life-threatening.</blockquote>
<p><i>For more on the Derby, check out SB Nation's <a href="../../2011/5/1/2147520/kentucky-derby-2011-contenders-uncle-mo-dialed-in">2011 Kentucky Derby</a> StoryStream. Also, our horse racing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/">And Down The Stretch They Come</a> has two must-read resources for Derby fans: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2010/1/24/1267466/new-student-orientation">A Beginner's Guide To Following Horse Racing</a> and a glossary of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/pages/horse-racing-terminology">horse racing terms</a>. </i></p>
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https://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159655/2011-kentucky-derby-results-archarcharch-lateral-condylar-fractureAndy Hutchins2011-05-07T19:01:19-04:002011-05-07T19:01:19-04:00Watch The 2011 Kentucky Derby: Full Video Of The 137th Run For The Roses
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<p>In case you weren't able to watch the 137th Kentucky Derby live, don't worry. Video of the race in its entirety has already been uploaded to YouTube. Enjoy:</p>
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<p>It was every bit as thrilling as we'd expect from a Kentucky Derby race. Shackleford stayed in front throughout much of the race, but that often bodes poorly for a horse. As Shackleford faded, Nehro and Mucho Macho Man charged. The real lightning, though, came courtesy of Animal Kingdom, who seemed to find another gear after the final turn to edge out the win. Well! That was fun.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Derby, check out SB Nation's <a href="../../2011/5/1/2147520/kentucky-derby-2011-contenders-uncle-mo-dialed-in">2011 Kentucky Derby</a> StoryStream. Also, our horse racing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/">And Down The Stretch They Come</a> has two must-read resources for Derby fans: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2010/1/24/1267466/new-student-orientation">A Beginner's Guide To Following Horse Racing</a> and a glossary of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/pages/horse-racing-terminology">horse racing terms</a>. </i></p>
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https://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159622/watch-2011-kentucky-derby-video-online-youtubeJon Bois2011-05-07T18:55:44-04:002011-05-07T18:55:44-04:002011 Kentucky Derby Results: Animal Kingdom Wins, Nehro Places, Mucho Macho Man Show
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<p>You already know that <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159335/animal-kingdom-kentucky-derby-results-2011-winner">Animal Kingdom won the 2011 Kentucky Derby</a>. But here are the official Kentucky Derby results behind Animal Kingdom, who won in 2:02:04 after storming from the middle of the pack down the stretch. Animal Kingdom's win, combined with Nehro's place and Mucho Macho Man's show, would have made you a lot of money as a trifecta; check <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159613/2011-kentucky-derby-payouts-animal-kingdom-odds-results">the full 2011 Kentucky Derby payouts</a> for more.</p>
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<li>Animal Kingdom</li>
<li>Nehro</li>
<li>Mucho Macho Man</li>
<li>Shackleford</li>
<li>Master of Hounds</li>
<li>Santiva</li>
<li>Brilliant Speed</li>
<li>Dialed In</li>
<li>Pants on Fire</li>
<li>Twice the Appeal</li>
<li>Soldat</li>
<li>Stay Thirsty</li>
<li>Derby Kitten</li>
<li>Decisive Moment</li>
<li>Archarcharch</li>
<li>Midnight Interlude</li>
<li>Twinspired</li>
<li>Watch Me Go</li>
<li>Comma to the Top</li>
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<p>Animal Kingdom's victory is the first Kentucky Derby victory for his trainer, Barry Irwin.</p>
<p>After the race, Archarcharch was removed from the track by equine ambulance, but returned to his stall. He will be examined, including being x-rayed, after showing lameness.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Derby, check out SB Nation's <a href="../../2011/5/1/2147520/kentucky-derby-2011-contenders-uncle-mo-dialed-in">2011 Kentucky Derby</a> StoryStream. Also, our horse racing blog <a href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/" target="_blank">And Down The Stretch They Come</a> has two must-read resources for Derby fans: <a href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2010/1/24/1267466/new-student-orientation" target="_blank">A Beginner's Guide To Following Horse Racing</a> and a glossary of <a href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/pages/horse-racing-terminology" target="_blank">horse racing terms</a>. </i></p>
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https://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159586/2011-kentucky-derby-results-animal-kingdom-nehro-mucho-macho-manAndy Hutchins2011-05-07T18:52:20-04:002011-05-07T18:52:20-04:002011 Kentucky Derby Payouts: Animal Kingdom's Result Makes Long Odds Look Good
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159335/animal-kingdom-kentucky-derby-results-2011-winner">Animal Kingdom won the 2011 Kentucky Derby</a> on Saturday afternoon, and made a lot of bettors a lot of money in the process. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159469/kentucky-derby-odds-update-dialed-in">Animal Kingdom went off at 20-1 odds</a>, and the dark horse thundered past the pack, including favorite Mucho Macho Man, down the stretch, making <a href="http://www.churchilldowns.com/racing-wagering/toteboard/live/11">the 2011 Kentucky Derby payouts</a> a series of eye-popping numbers.</p>
<blockquote>Wager Type Winning Numbers Paid<br> $1 Double 7/16 $196.50<br> $1 E5 $0.00<br> $2 Exacta 16-19 $329.80<br> $1 Pick-3 1/7/16 $2,369.10<br> $1 Pick-4 8/1/7/16 $12,292.20<br> $1 Pick-5 1/8/1/7/16 $427,790.68<br> $2 Pick-6 2/1/8/1/7/16 $12,251.80<br> $1 Pick-6 $0.00<br> $1 Superfecta 16-19-13-14 $24,063.00<br> $1 Trifecta 16-19-13 $1,976.20</blockquote>
<p>As NBC showed in a graphic, even betting on Animal Kingdom alone paid off:</p>
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<p><i>For more on the Derby, check out SB Nation's <a href="../../2011/5/1/2147520/kentucky-derby-2011-contenders-uncle-mo-dialed-in">2011 Kentucky Derby</a> StoryStream. Also, our horse racing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/">And Down The Stretch They Come</a> has two must-read resources for Derby fans: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2010/1/24/1267466/new-student-orientation">A Beginner's Guide To Following Horse Racing</a> and a glossary of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/pages/horse-racing-terminology">horse racing terms</a>. </i></p>
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https://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2159613/2011-kentucky-derby-payouts-animal-kingdom-odds-resultsAndy Hutchins2011-05-07T18:51:59-04:002011-05-07T18:51:59-04:00Kentucky Derby Results: Animal Kingdom Wins, Nehro Places, Mucho Macho Man Shows
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<p>The unofficial results from the 2011 Kentucky Derby have Animal Kingdom as the winner. Nehro finished second, and Mucho Macho Man finished third.</p>
<p>Animal Kingdom faced long odds, which, of course, means a big payout. The horse's morning line was set at 30-to-1.</p>
<p>Nehro entered with a morning line of 6-to-1. Here is what our horse racing expert, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/2011/5/7/2158343/derby-horses-2011-picks-preview">Matt Gardner, had to say about this horse</a> prior to the race.</p>
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<p>Nehro is a nicely developing son of Mineshaft that should relish the mile and a half distance, the long Churchill stretch drive, and a fast early pace. He's a legit contender.</p>
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<p>The show horse, Mucho Macho Man, seemed be the subject of a lot of bets on the merits of his name alone, if the NBC broadcast is any meaningful indicator. Here is what Gardner had to say about this horse, who had a morning line of 12-to-1.</p>
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<p>His works at Churchill have been strong over the past two weeks and he's drawn in the perfect spot for a colt that wants to stalk the early speed. He seems like a good bet to at least be in the trifecta and he looms as a serious win candidate.</p>
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