Kentucky Futurity

[Laag]

While we will never know how the race would have gone had Apex not gone for a stroll, Nix Nacken at 17-1 from the rail was a huge overlay given his last race and overall form for the year.

Yeah those odds were stunning given his recent form.

Apex likely tired. Going up to Canada probably wasnt the best choice with the Futurity moved up one week. Dont think he has ever made a break so hopefully he is ok and can race in the BC

The Ake horse coming out of nowhere to finish 2nd shows that its a long year and you can earn a good chunk of cash by seasons end

[Trott]

Did anyone notice, as the whip boys are doing their thing, Goop, who didn't carry a whip, hand drove Nix to the win!!!!!!!

[jupiter]

I think it was stupid to have the Futurity on the first weekend of the meet. I don't know about most people, I looked forward to the full 2 weeks, with the Futurity the crown jewel at the end. I think it cheapened the meet. They keep changing the the dates of important races. I think the Hambo was always the first Sat in Aug. Now we have to change it for Jeff's race

[Kenny]

I think it was stupid to have the Futurity on the first weekend of the meet. I don't know about most people, I looked forward to the full 2 weeks, with the Futurity the crown jewel at the end. I think it cheapened the meet. They keep changing the the dates of important races. I think the Hambo was always the first Sat in Aug. Now we have to change it for Jeff's race

I did not make the trip this year because of this change. Futurity Day is more than just the Futurity. It was not worth the trip this year. Harness racing does not have a leader so it becomes cutthroat.

[Brown jug]

just circling back on a point made earlier
Melander has 6 entries in the futurity
is that really the best for the sport
not suggesting any untoward but not a good luck
also limits opportunities for other trainers
seems anyone that buys a decent trotter at the sales sends them to Melander and I'm sure for good reason