If you’re a longtime reader of this blog, you know about the Old Friends Angle. I don’t necessarily recommend it as a handicapping tool if you’re putting big money on the line, but if you’re choosing a horse to cheer for, we at Old Friends hope it’ll add to the fun. The Old Friends Angle is simple nepotism. Which Derby and Oaks contenders descend from Old Friends residents?
This year is especially wonderful for watching talent pass down the generations. Three current residents have descendants in the Derby or Oaks, and an impressive number descend from some of OF’s most loved past residents.
