The sisters Neilson were handicapping over the phone this morning, hoping to pick the winner in today's Belmont Stakes. Kathleen's Durango sister, Mary Lou, thinks the winner of the Kentucky Derby (Animal Kingdom, above) is a good bet worth $2; Kathleen's not convinced, she's looking for a long shot that might yield big bucks. (Baby needs shoes and Birdie needs medicine.) Kathleen wants to build a Trifecta -- Animal Kingdom, Nehro and Shackelford -- perhaps. She'll head to Canterbury Park soon to put money down for her sister and maybe her brother. If enough bets are made.. . there will be a winner!
We'll report.
