I'm betting on "Creative Cause"

[DJlaysitup]

"Bodemiester" is the real favorite in this race at 1 and 3/16ths mile (a bit shorter than the KY Derby).

Pimlico is a notoriously soft track (older and deeper dirt) - it makes it harder for the late chargers.

If I was betting my own money I'd bet on Bode to place - but since I'm not - I'll take "Creative Cause"...with "Bodemiester" in second. I think "I'll have Another" ran the race of his life in the Derby and will come in middle of the pack at best - he won't get the "grab" at Pimlico. If you're picking a trifecta I'd go Creative Cause..Bode..Zetterholm (fresh).

Post Horse Jockey Odds

1. Tiger Walk K. Desormeaux 20-1

2. Teeth of the Dog J. Bravo 20-1

3. Pretension J. Santiago 25-1

4. Zetterholm J. Alvarado 20-1

5. Went the Day Well J. Velazquez 8-1

6. Creative Cause J. Rosario 8-1

7. Bodemeister M. Smith 3-1

8. Daddy Nose Best J. Leparoux N/A

9. I'll Have Another M. Gutierre 3-1

10. Optimizer C. Nakatani 12-1

11. Cozzetti J. Lezcan 20-1

*Post positions according to NJ.com

Note: you may want to substitute "Optimizer" for Zetterholm since I was only taking him as a fresh horse.

Edited May 17, 2012 by DJlaysitup