Been seeing a lot of general Kentucky Derby posts and comments this week with the standard Renegade, Further Ado, The Puma, Commandment picks. All four are capable of winning, and I like some more than others, but I haven't seen many comments talking more about Danon Bourbon. I jumped on him in the last pool at 22-1 and I'm glad I did now that hes down to 14-1.
I'd hate for him to come down any further, selfishly, becasue I think he aboslutely can win. Eventually a Japanese horse will win the Derby, and why not take a flier on one who is Kentucky-bred.
He's the only undefeated horse in the field, and while I can't fully attest to the quality of the Japanese fields, he looked more than impressive in all of his wins against large fields. He also qualifies for the speed and stamina criteria that all but two Derby winners have met since 2000.
In fact, I probably shouldn't be saying anything. Do not bet Danon Bourbon, he stinks.