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Mattress Mack ready to bet Smile Happy in Derby Future Wager

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Mattress Mack ready to bet Smile Happy in Derby Future Wager

Mattress Mack is betting on Smile Happy in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Jim McIngvale owns the colt and its sire, Runhappy. McIngevale has had a hard time with his gambling recently. He lost bets on the Alabama Crimson Tide and the New England Patriots. The second pool of the KDFW starts Friday at noon EST. The winner of this pool will be able to sired a Derby winner. It will also increase stallion prospects for Run Happy.

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