Chemblog!

Today is the BIG day on which the world's most promising 3-year old colts compete in the Kentucky Derby, an occasion so momentous that the Queen of England will be in attendance!
Okay, you heard it here first from the horse's (Mr. C's) mouth: Street Sense will beat the 19 other competitors in today's race. He loves to fly by his opponents and I expect him to do the same today even though he is going to get knocked around, jostled and blocked. As for the runners-up? It's anyone's guess with so many horses running but let me venture a few possibilities:
after Street Sense, expect to see Tiago (the full-brother of Giacomo, who won the Derby three years ago and paid $108) closing, also Great Hunter should be firing all pistons near the finish line. Also, look for Circular Quay (one of five entrants that are trained by the amazing Todd Pletcher- he's kind of the Derek Jeter of thoroughbred trainers), Any Given Saturday, Scat Daddy, and perhaps ImAWildandCrazyGuy! There should be a veritable cavalry charge down the stretch.
Enjoy the race!
Thanks to Varsity Chem for giving up their Saturday to come in and take an official AP exam. Given that we now know where to focus our remaining study time, we have evidence to feel confident and optimistic about getting straight 5's on the test in two weeks!