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Comments and predictions for some of this weekend’s TV…
Kentucky Oaks
Friday, May 4, 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2
If you’re not a native of the bluegrass state, or have a gambling problem, chances are you’ve never heard of the Kentucky Oaks. The race is essentially a female version of the Derby, and is contested the day before the big race. The locals consider it their Derby Day.
The obvious favorite is Rags to Riches who is coming off an impressive win in the Santa Anita Oaks. That race was on March 11th which is an awfully long time ago. The morning line is 5/2, but she will most likely be bet down to even money. The forecast calls for rain, so let’s find a mudder, and try to beat her.
1. Mistical Plan (12/1) – She has won both on the lead and from off the pace. Flores was aboard her when she closed from six lengths back in the Sunshine Millions Oaks. That race was six furlongs, so you have to wonder if she can get the 1 1/8 mile distance today. I think she can.
2. Autobahn Girl (15/1) – She’s never raced in a graded stakes before, but Nick Zito doesn’t enter horses for the fun of it. Her breeding suggests that she can get the distance, and her daddy was a mudder.
3. Dawn After Dawn (30/1) – She closed to be third at 55/1 odds in the Ashland. Her mother was a mudder.
Box these three in an exacta. If it hits, do a little jig, and let it ride on the Derby.
Then again, you might see Rags to Riches, Dreaming of Anna, and Cotton Blossom run 1-2-3. If this is the case, find a cash machine.
20/20
Friday, May 4, 10 p.m. ET on ABC
ABC has been hyping this night for a week. They are set to air an investigative report on the DC Madam who supplied female escorts to upscale clients in the nation’s capital. A lot of people are expecting high-level government officials to be exposed as clients.
My best guess is that Brian Ross will out a few low-level Republicans, and get the high ratings ABC is seeking during May sweeps.
I will guarantee one thing; former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey won’t be mentioned as a client.
The Sopranos
Sunday, May 6, 9 p.m. ET on HBO
With a handful of episodes left, why were we introduced to a new character like Vito’s idiot son last week? And why did we have to watch him take a crap in public?
Tony confiding to Hesh about Paulie, Christopher, and Bobby being “f–king murderers” spoke volumes. One of them is going to be removed from the storyline soon, and my best guess is that it’s going to be Bobby.
Christopher’s two Middle-Eastern business associates who always seemed to be at the Bada Bing last season were mentioned briefly last week. They haven’t been seen or heard from in a while, but I expect they’ll be a part of this week’s episode.
Hesh might want to watch his back because there’s no way T’s ego will allow him to borrow $200k from his wife to settle a debt.
Entourage
Sunday, May 6, 10:00 p.m. ET on HBO
I like Amanda, but I love Ari. I’m talking characters here. As hot as her ass looked in the black lingerie last week, Vinny has to cut her loose soon. He’s only fallen for one girl; Mandy Moore.
Amanda may be head-over-heals, but Vinny, well, he’s Vinny. The guy gets more pu–y than a toilet seat at the Rose Bowl.
It’s not farfetched to think E will take care of the Amanda situation. All he has to do is ask Ari for help, and bye-bye Amanda.
Only Drama would count the pseudo “Punk’d” as his second pilot of the year.
A hot picture of Sloan.
Check back on Saturday morning for my exclusive Derby picks. Don’t get too excited, my last winner was Alysheba in ’87.
Mama always said you’d be The Chosen One.
Benny