8:47 p.m.

Our heroes have returned from their obligatory pasta dinner at Osteria 2350 in the Strip District, right by the early miles of the course. For those seeking inside gambling tips, heavy pre-race favorite Sam displayed potentially dangerous levels of confidence when he ordered two desserts, while RO$$ and Gordon coolly sipped from their respective glasses of water.

On the way home it started raining like crazy, which our heroes are hoping will help lift the heavy blanket of humidity which has covered the city all day. Tomorrow's forecast is calling for some rain -- hopefully not too much.

The rest of the night will feature a heavy dose of the infamous second season of Friday Night Lights. Look out, readers! Here comes Landry!