Cloud Computing wins the 2017 Preakness Stakes in stunning fashion

yahoo ^ | May 20, 2017 | Jay Hart

[Morgana]

In a stunner, Cloud Computing won the Preakness Stakes, spoiling Always Dreaming’s bid at a Triple Crown.

The 142nd Preakness was billed as a head-to-head battle between Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming and Classic Empire, who was looking for revenge after a rough ride two weeks ago at Churchill Downs. And for three-quarters of the race, that’s exactly what it was, with Always Dreaming running in the lead, with Classic Empire on his hip the entire way.

But as they rounded the final turn and headed down the stretch, Always Dreaming began to fade, ceding the lead to Classic Empire, who was, it appeared, home free

[grey_whiskers]

Always Dreaming Cloud Computing??? I can hardly wait for the Belmont Stakes to complete the message;-)

If there is a horse in the Belmont stakes named either

DrinkYourOvaltine
or
Burma-Shave

I advise you to bet your entire life savings on it to win.

[Dilbert San Diego]

I wonder if they would say that a renovated Pimlico could help economic development in the adjacent bad area?? I haven’t been there in decades, but from what I’ve heard, it’s as bad as I remember it.

And, while “gentrification” can happen, it’s a long drawn out process; bad neighborhoods don’t turn around quickly.

I know nothing of the economics of horse racing, but, I would fear they would throw good money after bad, if they commit to a huge renovation project there.

[Freee-dame]

Gentrification does not usually happen in a bad area surrounded by other troubled areas. Please, Republican Governor, do not commit taxpayer money to this losing proposition.