Florida Derby 28MAR09 (race, win, replay, watch)

[samyn on the green]

Gulfstream Park Florida Derby

There are umpteen different analysis versions available for this race. If they don't tell you that Quality Road lays over this field they are not looking at this race properly or they have found themselves filling in the unfortunate roll of pari-mutuel patsy. Some are even saying that two or three horses in this race are closely matched. Not only should these cappers not be betting this race but they should head to the DMV for an eye exam. The field may be closely matched in the paddock but at the wire Quality Road is going to be all alone. Adding to the appeal Quality Road is the morning line second choice. With hype horse Dunkirk sure to take win money like a pari-mutuel black hole you may even see 9-5 on Quality Road. Go make a stout bet on Quality Road. If you have been infected with some sort of greed-like affliction call out an exacta with Dunkirk tossed from both slots with Q.R. keyed up top to placate your greedy tendencies.

Win #2 Q.R.

[samyn on the green]

Quality Road ran huge. After losing the lead to the big favorite Dunkirk in the lane, Quality Road showed all his class and determination to regain the lead to win clear at the end.

If you missed the highlight of the weekend
here is the replay.