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Omaha Steve

(109,492 posts) Sat May 4, 2013, 09:22 PM May 2013

Orb comes from behind to win Kentucky Derby [View all]

Source: AP-Excite

By BETH HARRIS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Way back in the pack heading into the final turn, Orb was calm even if his jockey wasn't.

Then trainer Shug McGaughey's bay colt picked up speed, churning through a sloppy track that resembled creamy peanut butter, and blew past rivals one-by-one.

By that time, jockey Joel Rosario knew he was aboard the Kentucky Derby winner.

Orb powered to a 2 1/2-length victory Saturday at Churchill Downs, giving McGaughey and Rosario their first Derby wins.

FULL story at link.

Read more: http://apnews.excite.com/article/20130505/DA62QTAG0.html

Joel Rosario rides Orb during the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

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Orb comes from behind to win Kentucky Derby [View all] Omaha Steve May 2013 OP

ho-hum....a sport for the one percent. I ignore it. lastlib May 2013 #1

You're right...it's a pricey sport but a lot of things out of my reach snappyturtle May 2013 #3

Not necessarily. Le Taz Hot May 2013 #4

most of the bettors throwing away their money on wagers ARE average folks.... lastlib May 2013 #5

The pharmacist at our local mom n' pop pharmacy kurtzapril4 May 2013 #17

My father was part owner of a few horses. You don't know what you're talking about. Not everyone KittyWampus May 2013 #18

Interesting statement considering you're the first response to the post. (nt) Posteritatis May 2013 #28

Timing is everything............... lastlib May 2013 #32

A horse running for victory is one of the most magnificent sights ever! CaliforniaPeggy May 2013 #2

I'm with you Peggy! Auntie Bush May 2013 #8

everytime I see a horse race I remember Ruffian Skittles May 2013 #19

One of the horses was Charming Kitten. Shrike47 May 2013 #6

Have they shot him yet, or are they waiting? harmonicon May 2013 #7

This is uncalled for. CaliforniaPeggy May 2013 #9

I think horse racing is uncalled for. harmonicon May 2013 #10

They love to run. Racing is what they were born for. CaliforniaPeggy May 2013 #11

They love to run, but not to be whipped. harmonicon May 2013 #12

Horses are prey animals. The avg lifespan of a wild horse is 7 yrs. riderinthestorm May 2013 #13

There aren't really wild horses. harmonicon May 2013 #14

People have been racing their horses since horses were first ridden. riderinthestorm May 2013 #15

Wild domesticated horses are not wild animals. harmonicon May 2013 #16

"In normal life, horses don't break their legs." Kali May 2013 #20

True. Very sad but very true. riderinthestorm May 2013 #24

Unusual for a #16 position to win Churchill... Earth_First May 2013 #21

A horse of average speed, ... CRH May 2013 #22

sometimes the fastest horses can't power through the mud magical thyme May 2013 #23

I'm guessing this horse is a "mudder". He's learned how to tolerate muddy footing riderinthestorm May 2013 #25

I suspect it has as much to do with muscling and leg proportions as anything else magical thyme May 2013 #26

Good race; Go Orb and Shug McGaughey!! CountAllVotes May 2013 #27

But But But The TV Showed Doug's Kids In Their New Hot Tub! HangOnKids May 2013 #31

here's a link to the whole race: lovemydog May 2013 #29

My connection to Orb's connections. hay rick May 2013 #30

I Loved Orb In The Derby I Had Him In The Florida Derby HangOnKids May 2013 #33

The early pace was much faster than I expected. hay rick May 2013 #34