In case you missed the race, here’s the Preakness.
Amazing rides by Calvin Borel and Mike Smith. The question is: would Mine That Bird have caught Rachel Alexandra if he’d gotten clear of the field a bit earlier? Or would the filly have dug in and pulled away?
If the race was judged on just how fast a horse could go, each would run the track by themselves, be clocked, and go against each other’s best times. That’s not how the race works.
Personally, after all that Mine That Bird’s owner did to try to prevent Rachel from running, I’m very happy to see that they loss. Too bad. HA.
WTG Rachel Alexandra!
Oh and lets’ remember that Rachel Alexander did this from GATE 13 – the worst position to break from.