Horse Racing Blog Posts on April 13, 2010

Like so many of the derby prep races the Bluegrass Stakes and Arkansas Derby gave the beehive of speculation a solid kick. Super long shot Stately Victor (40/1) blasted past Paddy O'Prado to take the Bluegrass Stakes running away. Line of David (17/1) wire to wired the Arkansas Derby by a head. About the only thing that makes sense to me is Stately Victor - being a Ghostzapper colt - would develop a little slowly and show up in the winner's circle late.