Firsttriptochurchill

[TopForm]

My first trip to The Kentucky derby was an eventful one. Had some great scores on the oaks card (thanks to the sheets!) only to walk out of the track and find out my rental car got towed. Note to self- ask the guy who parks your car if he is the property owner if he looks suspicious.

Derby day was a little rough until I got out on second to last race with Rosario(who has become my favorite pilot). Great overall experience! My advice to anyone who is thinking of making the trip is to purchase seats(either clubhouse or third level grandstand) it is worth every penny.

I have been using the sheets for a few years and will always use TG products.
Did anyone else have a difficult time using the race shapes on derby day? I was off all day on reading the shapes and it played a big role in my failures for most of the card (bode, shak, little mike) Would appreciate any insight.

[drbillym]

Better than Jim C.\'s first trip to Churchill Kentucky Derby as written by Andy Beyer years ago.  Jim wanted to buy some seats and was lurking around outside for a scalper.  He was offered 3 tickets for $100 each , (face value $30), but he only needed 2.  With no alternatives around, he bought the three tickets thinking he could sell the other one.  He found a buyer, and sold the ticket for $100, exactly what he paid for it.  But the face value was $30, and a big hand on his shoulder brought him to the Louisville jail for scalping.  He sat there until the races were over, having his crotch rubbed by another guy in the holding tank.  NOW THAT\'S A BAD DAY!!

[Edgorman]

I\'d rather have a bad day at the track than a good day anyplace else.  Not sure about jail.