The American Spectator

br> Trainer: Gaia Stabling & Carbon Futures Trading LLC br> Odds: 7 to1 br> Skinny: This veteran runner is a favorite of longtime railbirds who remember his loss by a nose in the 2000 Derby. Although he is not an official entrant in this race, his handlers report that he is fit and ready, having spent the last few seasons dancing around the truth. br> Prediction: Carrying too much baggage. Will never leave the paddock. /p> p>Name: Dennis Kucinich br> Foaling State: Ohio br> Silks: Green br> Trainer: Move On Racing br> Odds: Off the Board br> Skinny: This plucky perennial, who always seems suspect from a class perspective, is nonetheless a worthy entrant who will serve as a pacer for the rest of the field. A winner of the Daily Kos Claiming Cup, he will push the other runners far to the rail of world peace. br> Prediction: Out of the running but happy. /p> p>Name: Barack Obama br> Foaling State: Hawaii br> Silks: Rainbow br> Trainer: Tyro Farms br> Odds: 3 to 1 br> Skinny: Despite his lack of seasoning, the rumor around the barn is that he’s worth a look. An inexperienced colt in a veteran field, he must add blinkers and mud caulks should a two-horse race develop with Hillary Clinton. br> Prediction: In too deep this time out, but look for his return to this venue as a three-year old. /p> p>Name: Bill Richardson br> Foaling State: California br> Silks: Kelly Green, Fort Knox Gold and Wedding Gown White A’s Cap br> Trainer: Whitewater Racing & Development Corp. br> Odds: 9 to 1 br> Skinny: Like his chances at this distance. His experience on foreign turf will enhance his chances with Turtle Bay backers. His Hispanic breeding is also a bonus for those not yet ready to invest in the mare or yearling in this contest. br> Prediction: Says here, this is the favorite. /p>

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