(Next Kiriban, 10,000)

Thanks so much you guys for all the kind words on my DA birthday. I am happy to say that my 100th watcher =Stief added me on that very day. Pretty cool huh?


For those following the Kentucky Derby trail in the hopes of winning a 3 month sub here's the latest:

Breaking Down the Derby Contenders Video: [link] , [link]

WAR PASS:

Recently came in second to "Tale of Ekati" in the Wood Memorial two weeks ago. I'm not concerned about the loss. It's the first Saturday in May that counts.

COLONEL JOHN:

This guy seriously kicked some dirt in the face of his competition in the Santa Anita Derby, which he won. A major, major contender now. Still....how will he run on the dirt (Colonel John has run exclusively on polytrack/cushion track)

PYRO: Came in a surprising and diconcerting 10th place in the Blue Grass Stakes on Saturday. It was his first race on polytrack. Let's just say he doesn't like it does he?

DENIS OF CORK: Not doing too well atm. He's a little shaky graded earnings wise.

VISIONAIRE:

Did not do well in the Blue Grass, but, hell, he was better than Pyro. He needs better.

ELYSIUM FIELDS: Off of Derby Trail...has not enough graded earnings (money from major stakes) to earn him a spot in the gate.

COOL COAL MAN: Does not like polytrack. He does, however, like Churchill. hmmmm.

EL GATO MALO: Not so sure he can get the distance or has the talent.


Other horses you should be watching: Big Brown. No horse has won from an outside position before in the Florida Derby (after the track change) except one...the mighty and beloved Barbaro. Not only did he win from the outside, but he won with lots of sunshine behind him. He is beyond impressive. But no horse since Regret (I think) has won the Kentucky Derby with only three lifetime starts. This was the case with Curlin last year and....seriously, if a freak like Curlin couldn't do it what does that say about Big Brown's chances? Monba. This horse won the Blue Grass with Pyro and Visionaire's poor performances. Watch him, he is set to keep improving. Bob Black Jack. Already set a world record during January's Sunshine Millions. He is fast, and he has heart and I like him.

For those of you near the theaters this film is showing I highly recommend you see "The First Saturday in May" It's won lots of awards and is all about the Kentucky Derby, nothing quite like a phenomenal film to get you stoked. Check it out: [link]

The trailer: [link]

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~Jessie-kad , horse-racing photographer extraordinaire here on DA, just posted these phenomenal shots of "Tale of Ekati" defeating "War Pass" in the Wood Memorial:


The Finish


Tale of Ekati


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Contests:

^oilsoaked and ^sbaraci have been posting lots of info on all of the various contests taking place on DeviantART. I'm really excited about the "Express it!" contest for traditional art. [link] This awesome contest is all about letting your emotions be expressed in your artwork. First place gets 50 deviant dollars and fella-plushie! I don't care about the deviant dollars I want the DAmn plushie!!! (well, the dollars would be cool too since I really really want some prints). Get those traditional media out and start creating!! And note/comment me if you do end up posting something because I would love to see what everyone's done!

Projects:

I recently joined the "Something New" project run by ~TheBigBadFish this project is all about getting you to try something new. All you have to do is try and branch out and do something you wouldn't usually do and show it to the group. Send a note to with the title "something new project: and let him know you're joining. Then try something new and note him when ya do. The more you branch out and the better it is the more points you get.

....yes, this is the project responsible for the recent deluge of evil limericks, fractals, and horrid digital doodles.

Take care!