Just to set the record straight, I don't claim to be anything but an armchair horse race fan. I usually watch the Kentucky Derby and then follow the winner to see if that horse can win the 2nd and 3rd legs of the Triple Crown.
There hasn't been a Triple Crown winner for 30 years. "Affirmed" was the last horse to do it and I watched those races. In 2004, a longshot, named "Smarty Jones" almost made it but had a tragic
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I have never seen a horse as exciting as Big Brown. This horse is amazing. Watch the video and appreciate the ease in which he leaves the field in the dust at the last turn. Impressive. I hope you get the chance to watch the Belmont Stakes on June 7th. You might be watching history.
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6 months ago
Well, I slept through the Preakness. I mean, I actually napped through it. Sad.
I'm glad Mike linked in the video replay and I took a minute to watch a good race. Big Brown's connections had it figured just right. No real blazing speed in the pack, nice solid fractions all the way. The winner had a damned near perfect trip as far as three reviews of the video showed. It doesn't get much better.
Hopefully we'll see a few of the beaten from the Kentucky Derby come back for the Belmont. Unlike Mike, I still remember Alydar and Affirmed and, more impressive yet, the 1973 victory at the Belmont by Secretariat. For some reason, Seattle Slew (a great horse) never cought my fancy the way Secretariat and Affirmed did. Big Brown has that easy long stride and late-race speed that says he may just get that distance up in New York.
6 months ago
Thanks for the comments Marty and glad you enjoyed the video.
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