Saturday's Preakness is a can't-lose proposition for me.
If the Kentucky Derby winner, Mine That Bird, does well, it proves what we in New Mexico already knew - some damn fine running horses here. We have the richest purse in racing, and some of the toughest and fastest horses. Personally, I think Mine That Bird is better suited to the Belmont, the horse has endurance to spare. In the Preakness he'll be ridden by a jockey from Roswell.
If the Kentucky Oaks winner, Rachel Alexander, beats the boys - look at her easy head motion and massive hindquarters on the far turn - and that's possible, she's a genuine contender. She has untapped speed, which is exactly what is needed in the Preakness. And Calvin Borel will be aboard - gotta root for him!
I still flinch at Ruffian's memory; if Rachel Alexander does well, it will be seen by some as redemption for last year's tragedy.
I'm just looking forward to a great race.
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