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The 130th Preakness
This year's version of the second jewel of the Triple
Crown will be remembered more for what happened at the top of the
stretch than at the finish line. Scrappy T, who had just gotten the lead
responded to a heavy left hand whip by veering out in front of Afleet
Alex. Alex nearly went to his knees, then somehow managed to pull
himself up. Even more amazing is that Afleet Alex regained his stride
and went on to a five length win. Derby winner Giacomo finished third.
Look for an exciting rematch as both are expected to contest the Belmont
Stakes
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The Pimlico Special
This year's version of this storied race attracted a
field worthy of it's history. Offlee Wild and Funny Cide, who provided an
exciting finish in last year's Mass Cap. Also
in the starting gate were speedster Presidentialaffair and Eddington who
contested the triple Crown last year. Eddington grabbed the lead
near the top of the stretch and went on to a five length win on a sloppy
Pimlico track. The four-year-old son of Unbridled was ridden to victory by
Eibar Coa.
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Eibar Coa and Eddington
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The Black-Eyed Susan
As the field left the gate in The Black-Eyed Susan the
reins on Edgar Prado's filly Merrill Gold broke off. The quick thinking
Prado grabbed the bridle in an attempt to maintain control. Edgar managed
to avoid disaster, although he did carry the field out on the first turn,
and finish the race. Spun Sugar, (outside in photo) went on to win the
race with John Velazquez up.
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