The world’s most famous horse racing might take place in Kentucky, but for the second year in a row, it will have an Alabama connection. After he first made the Kentucky Derby last year as the lone owner of Coal Battle, Thomasville’s Robbie Norman is back, as part of a partnership for So Happy.
The grocery store magnate and Auburn fan owns the colt along with Saints and Sinners, a partnership of Hans and Ana Maron. So Happy was a 15-1 longshot on the morning line, and will need things to break his way to have a real chance in the Run for the Roses.
However, three racing experts explained to AL.com how he might win the race. Sara Elbadi of the New York Racing Association pointed to So Happy’s last prep race, where he won the Santa Anita Derby, beating out fellow Derby horse, Potente…