good info thanks
i believe 'the green monkey' had royal breeding.
never oc knew before how the name came about
16 million, now thats gambling,, my biggest was $200 

TGM was by Forestry, a son of Storm Cat.  Undridled mare.

We're going to start seeing Flightline's first 2 year olds soon. The big seller at OBS in March was hip 1056- since named Zedan -  sold for $10.5 Million. With Baffert now.

The seller of Zedan was Hartley DeRenzo of Ocala, They bought him as a wealing in 2024 for $500,000.

Hartley DeRenzo was also the seller of  The Green Monkey for $16Million. They bought TGM for $400k as a yearling.

I believe cheaters had a lot to do with killing the sport. It leads to way to much chalk and boring races. The Meadowlands empty out many bettors got tired of the cheaters. Yonkers was no different. I had a group of friends that sat in the restaurant. They were small time owners and big bettors. The cheaters ran them out and made them sour.
No one wants to spend hours handicapping to have the cheats blow you away. Horse gamblers want to cash big tickets.
I also had many friends that switch to the runners or poker.
Fast forward to today and yes it is on life support. There are not many fans or bettors left. A few big barns do very well. The majority struggle to stay afloat. I listened to  LUCPARK's story. He has money, used big trainers, and lost much money.

He loses so much money for his "partners"..... 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5_UQ3ZRAl8U

 

All great  but for me THE DRIVE BY was an impossible feat (real or fake)

Some decent races Friday too at Laurel, Blacked-Eyed Susan and Pimlico Special.

Oak Grove, BigM and Mohawk have stakes finals that day and night.

Sunday, at Flamboro Prince Hal and Bruno final.

Laurel's Preakness Day on Saturday looks like next to the KYD, another HUGE POOLS wagering option!

As far as the Preakness card starts at 10:30 am Saturday, and it's a 14 race card, 8th-14th being all stakes.  I haven't seen the pps yet and know all these horses, but Napoleon Solo and Incredibolt is where I'm initially looking. 

Weather looks like FAST and FIRM at all tracks! Good Luck!


1. Taj Mahal, ridden by Jockey Sheldon Russell: 5-to-1
2. Ocelli, ridden by jockey Tyler Gaffalione: 6-to-1
3. Crupper, ridden by jockey Junior Alvarado: 30-to-1
4. Robusta, ridden by jockey Rafael Bejarano: 30-to-1
5. Talkin, ridden by jockey Irad Ortiz Jr: 20-to-1
6. Chip Honcho, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz: 5-to-1
7. The Hell We Did, ridden by jockey Luis Saez: 15-to-1
8. Bull By The Horns, ridden by jockey Micah Husbands: 30-to-1
9. Iron Honor, ridden by jockey Flavien Prat: 9-to-2
10. Napoleon Solo, ridden by jockey Paco Lopez: 8-to-1
11. Corona de Oro, ridden by jockey John Velazquez: 30-to-1
12. Incredibolt, ridden by jockey Jaime Torres: 5-to-1
13. Great White, ridden by jockey Alex Achard: 15-to-1
14. Pretty Boy Miah, ridden by jockey Ricardo Santana Jr: 15-to-1