I had to at least post a picture...you know I did!
Mine That Bird won the Kentucky Derby in the second largest upset in history. A gelding, who was sold at auction as a foal for 9500.00...which is the cost of a decent western pleasure horse. A skinny little horse that stood in a trailer for 21 hours while his trainer drove him from New Mexico in his own pick-up truck. Arrived on Monday....won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, a decisive victory, by 6 lengths and change. His jockey, Calvin Borel, a character with his own story, yelling to the crowd, rejoicing, crying, invoking his deceased parents. The whole thing was the best time that I've had at the Derby since I was actually at the derby in 1976.
Didn't Seabiscuit run during the last depression? Wouldn't it be wonderful to see this improbable little horse win the Triple Crown? I know, it was probably one magical day that won't come again. You think those other jockeys aren't going to be watching for Calvin Borel to come up the rail again?
But, the idea sure gives me something to smile about.
If you didn't see it...watch here. The race is only half of it...the must see is the jockey being interviewed immediately after the race. His joy and the horses' calm, matter of fact manner were...well...winning.
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