The KENTUCKY DERBY is closer than you think...

Yes the first Saturday in May is a while away but for right now(barring injuries or the grueling 'prep races') best bred and handsomest 3 year-old is WEST SIDE BERNIE. Trained by the relatively unknown KELLY BREEN and ridden by ELVIS TRUJILLO - doubt WSB can get the job done. But youse nevah knowse! My pick as of this moment is 'THE PAMPLEMOUSSE'(a derisory term for grapefuit in la langue francais) trained by JULIO CANANI and ridden by ALEX SOLIS. Where WSB traces his bloodlines back to Bold Ruler and others 'THE PAMPLEMOUSSE'[just luv that name] traces his lines back to the desired cross of Northern Dancer x Neartic. For those of you who 'bet' colours there are at least 3 grays in the DERBY hunt for now. VINEYARD HAVEN, OLD FASHIONED and STARDOM BOUND are the horses for you! At this moment 'THE PAMPLEMOUSSE' is my choice to win the DERBY!!!