Some observations:

I'd never trust a horse just off a win in a futures pool. I like Stardom Bound, but 12-1 is a serious underlay. Same for Friesan Fire. Given how much more difficult Flying Pegasus had it in the Risen Star Stakes, I'm a but surprised he is as high as 30-1.

If you're in the mood for a lottery, you could do a lot worse that 50-1 for Haynesfield.

I don't trust Midshipman. Big win on synthetics + Dubai training plan = DEATH for Derby horses.

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Fire Phil Emery

Giant Oak will keep getting better and better

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I'm going to bounce from the spot for awhile but I will be back at some point to argue with you about this hoops stuff again. Playoffs have been great this season. See ya up the road.

I'm out.

Friesen Fire ran a very professional race in the Risen Stae considering many had him pegged for a bounce. Giant Oak did have some trouble and ran credibly. Might improve with distance.

Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1
(Program No., Horse, Odds, $2 will-pay)

1. Beethoven, 31-1, $65.00

2. Big Drama, 48-1, 99.00

3. Capt. Candyman Can, 25-1, 53.80

4. Chocolate Candy, 28-1, 59.00

5. Flying Pegasus, 28-1, 58.80

6. Friesan Fire, 18-1, 39.40

7. Giant Oak, 24-1, 51.40

8. Haynesfield, 32-1, 66.80

9. Hello Broadway, 30-1, 62.80

10. I Want Revenge, 54-1, 111.80

11. Midshipman, 19-1, 41.00

12. Notonthesamepage, 40-1, 83.00

13. Old Fashioned, 7-1, 16.40

14. Papa Clem, 44-1, 90.20

15. Patena, 22-1, 46.50

16. Pioneerof the Nile, 13-1, 29.20

17. Silver City, 35-1, 72.80

18. Stardom Bound, 22-1, 46.60

19. Taqarub, 46-1, 94.40

20. The Pamplemousse, 29-1, 60.40

21. This Ones for Phil, 44-1, 90.80

22. Vineyard Haven, 36-1, 75.60

23. West Side Bernie, 40-1, 83.20

24. Mutuel field (all other 3yos), 9-5, 5.80

Handle: $478,721
I went with Giant Oak and the fillie Stardom Bound

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I'm going to bounce from the spot for awhile but I will be back at some point to argue with you about this hoops stuff again. Playoffs have been great this season. See ya up the road.

I'm out.