In less than 24 hours and we will find out
if California Chrome will win the second jewel of the
Triple Crown!
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| 2013 Preakness ~ AP Photo |
While not as well publicized as the Derby,
the Preakness is much more exciting.
In the Derby, I pick a my horse by name, silk colors,
In the Derby, I pick a my horse by name, silk colors,
jockey or anything that strikes my fancy but
at the Preakness, I want to see history so I
pull for the Derby winner. And this year
the Derby winner was spectacular,
California Chrome!
| California Chrome winning the Kentucky Derby |
From humble, California roots, this chestnut horse
with the beautiful blaze and purple silks looks like
he could actually pull it off.
So while I dream about race time tomorrow,
here are a few fun facts about the Triple Crown
and Baltimore to ponder.
There have been only 11 Triple Crown
champions since 1913 with the last one being
35 years ago.
Most poignant race:
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| Affirmed and Alydar ~ 1978~ The Greatest Rivelry |
Calumet Farm's Alydar came in second to
Affirmed, the last winner of Triple Crown (1978)
in each leg of the race, a feat
that has never been duplicated.
Pimlico is home of the Preakness and while there
are no funny hats or signature drinks
there is plenty to like about Baltimore,
here are a few of my Baltimore favorites:
Baltimore Crab
The Inner Harbor
Baseball!
So set your watches and be ready to sing,
"Maryland, My Maryland"
and maybe, just maybe
we will be on our way to witnessing a little
bit of history!
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| Winner's Circle ~ Black Eyed Susan |
~Maggie
