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Boxed-In Heartbreak

We asked AI to pick the winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby this Saturday – and it wasn’t the favorite.

Here’s what Claude had to say, per Yahoo Sports. Presenting the Top 8 finishers...

1. Further Ado (6-1)

“Further Ado delivered a textbook come-from-behind performance. Jockey John Velazquez slotted him in eighth through the opening half-mile as early speed horses set an honest pace. Turning for home, Further Ado unleashed his powerful closing kick. He powered past Commandment at the 16th pole and won going away.”

2. The Puma (10-1)

“Jockey Javier Castellano settled The Puma in a perfect tracking position (fourth–fifth) through the first six furlongs. The horse swung five-wide at the top of the stretch — the same wide move that works in big fields — and ran down Commandment to grab second.”

3. Commandment (6-1)

“Commandment ran a gutsy race and showed his class by hitting the board, but the late-race doubters were partially vindicated. Jockey Luis Saez stalked the pace in third through the backstretch. At the quarter pole, Commandment looked like the winner — but the closing pair ran him down in the final 16th.”

4. Chief Wallabee (8-1)

“Bill Mott's colt ran an honest race from Post 12, sitting in the middle of the pack. He lacked the late punch to get up for a board finish, but his consistency showed — a horse that never embarrasses. Jockey Junior Alvarado (who won in 2025 on Sovereignty) couldn't replicate the magic this year.”

5. Renegade (4-1)

“The favorite's Derby curse struck again — no winner from Post 1 since 1986. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. settled Renegade in close along the rail, saving ground, but when he needed room to accelerate at the top of the stretch, he was boxed in for crucial seconds. By the time daylight appeared, the leaders had opened a gap he couldn't close.”

6. Emerging Market (15-1)

“The Louisiana Derby winner had one of the highest wet-track ratings in the field, which gave him a boost on the sealed surface. Flavien Prat angled him wide from Post 15 and got a clean run, but the closing burst simply wasn't enough against the top closers. A respectable effort for a 15-1 shot.”

7. So Happy (15-1)

“Mike Smith, a Derby legend, threaded So Happy through traffic skillfully. The horse showed his front-running transformation (he now wears blinkers) by pressing the pace early and hanging tough into the stretch. Faded slightly under pressure from the deep closers.”

8. Fulleffort (20-1)

“He showed his closing style but lacked the necessary gear on the deeper dirt. Was negatively impacted by a wide trip throughout. Still, a respectable effort for a horse many doubted would get here.”

We’ll revisit the Run for the Roses in our weekend edition of the Coffee Club.

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Moving forward, the ‘Grinding Out the Profits’ section in the Coffee Club will share exclusive insight into the 2026 College Football season directly from the 2026 Playbook Football Preview Guide magazine. Check out today’s insight, a complete tram write-up on Notre Dame:

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Make no mistake about it. Kenny Dillingham is one of college football’s brightest young coaches. After heavy rumors linking him to Michigan following the 2025 season, Dillingham recommitted to his alma mater, re-spiking excitement in Tempe. With starter Sam Leavitt gone to LSU, Kentucky transfer Cutter Boley steps in as the new QB1. The talented dual-threat arrives at the perfect time to play under Dillingham, widely regarded as an elite quarterback whisperer. Boley joins a loaded receiver room and a program on the rise. The Sun Devils are portal-fueled, motivated, and ready to take the next step in the Big 12.

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Now That’s a Bad Week

You think you’ve had a tough week. It’s likely not close to the one Minnesota Timberwolves’ superstar Minnesota superstar Anthony Edwards is going through.

Edwards went down and was ruled out shortly after halftime after suffering what’s being reported as a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise on Saturday night.

The injury is expected to cause the superstar swingman to miss significant time, although an MRI revealed that he was able to avoid suffering any ligament damage.

If the Timberwolves are able to close out their series against the Nuggets, expectations are that Edwards would miss at least some portion of the second round — which is looking increasingly likely after the 43-point performance backup guard Ayo Dosunmu put up to help Minnesota take a 3-1 series lead.

But that’s not the only battle the Timberwolves star is faced with right now.

Edwards' two child's mothers are collaborating in a legal child support dispute against him.

According to recent documents obtained by TMZ, Edwards’ year-long child support fight appears to have taken yet another turn now that one of his baby mother’s is helping the other.

Per the Hollywood outlet, Ayesha Howard, who shares a daughter with Edwards named Aubri, has submitted new evidence in her case against the four-time NBA All-Star.

Edwards needs to get his s*it together ASAP, before it’s too late.