An incredible finish here in the 2005 Derby. I remember being at Suffolk Downs that day when a buddy of mine, who didn't have enough money to even get in the door, borrowed $20, threw it on Giacomo "because he liked the #10", and cashed a $1,000 ticket. So much for handicapping.

This race was crazy -- they were flying for the first mile and change, then all the closers came from out of nowhere for the final 1/8th of a mile. Also, it was bombs away at the window. Giacomo went off at 50-1, Closing Argument ran 2nd at 72-1, Afleet Alex was 3rd at 9-2. Exacta paid $9,812, Tri paid $133,134, and the Superfecta paid a cool, $864,253.

Tom Durkin, my 2nd favorite announcer next to Gus Johnson, with the call for NBC...