"Nice pink hat, buddy!"The 134th running of the Preakness got about as interesting as it could possibly get with the addition of Super-Filly Rachel Alexandra. You'll remember she dominated the Kentucky Oaks by 20+ lengths the Friday before the Derby, causing many to believe she's the best horse in the land. She will have her work cut out for her as she will be breaking from the outside, unlucky #13 post Saturday.
The previous owners were at fault for the Derby because she was never registered for it. The new ownership, however, are having none of that, as they want to see what their prized possession has against the best colts. Oh......and the last purchase made by the new ownership was Super-horse Curlin from a few years back. Those will be the most expensive babies ever whenever Rachel is retired.
Make no mistake, the only story this Preakness has going for it is Rachel Alexandra. She opened at the huge morning-line favorite for Saturday at 8/5. Mine That Bird, the Derby winner, is just the co-third choice at 6/1. To add insult to injury, the fun loving cajun Calvin Borel has dropped Mine That Bird and picked up the ride Rachel Alexandra, who he rode to victory in the Oaks. The more we see Borel on Saturday, the better for horse racing. Who cares if we can't understand a single word he says.
I think Rachel will win in a cake walk. The Bird was a one race pony.
ReplyDeleteI'll take a fist full of Papa Clem at 12/1.
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