Posted on 06/06/2015 4:05:25 PM PDT by Kartographer
American Pharoah accomplished one of the rare feats in sport Saturday, becoming the first horse in 37 years and just the 12th horse ever to win the Triple Crown. Related Stories
Favored American Pharoah draws fifth post for Belmont AFP The Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing, explained SB Nation 'Pharoah' takes on history in Triple Crown bid at Belmont AFP Distance, rivals challenge American Pharoah's Triple try The Associated Press Belmont Stakes 2015 schedule: American Pharoah races for history SB Nation
The heavily favored colt completed the quest by running away from seven rivals in the Belmont Stakes, three weeks after a rain-soaked dash in the Preakness and five weeks after a gritty, stretch-duel victory in the Kentucky Derby.
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Fitting that American Pharoah was ridden to victory by a Mexican jockey...
There’s a difference between an event you saw coming and one that might not have happened. He reacted in the moment, he probably forgot there was a mike. And, truth be told, history would be a lot more entertaining of Armstrong had said “#$%^ yeah!”.
“another event where we will all remember where we were, i wonder how many guys were in their bathrooms.”
I was mowing the yard.
How did an Orthodox Jewish family attend three horse races on three Shabbats without violating Halakhah???
See my #86
yup, just like with Bin Laden, Obama made it possible for American Sniper,,oops Pharo, to win the Triple Crown, only cause Obama is Jesus, and has that supreme power. right? So how long before u think he will make that victory speech? but keep in mind, If Pharo lost, hmm, who would Obama blamed?
They would have to have housing within walking distance to the track. If they walked to the track and didn't use anything electrical, nor carried anything, they could attend a race and not violate Shabbos. It might not be in the exact spirit of Shabbos, but it would be technically correct.
This horse is gonna spend the rest of his life banging hot mares.
#AlejandroDeAzasIrma
Thanks for posting. We will never see the likes of Secretariat again.
Enormous Well of course it’s enormous, he’s a hor.....Never mind you are talking about the fee...
One hotel and one very large RV.
I'll say. He and Sham were on a world record pace right through the back stretch and then Secretariat really began to run.
“Im glad I can say that I watched him win all 3 races.”
Now that’s a memory to savor. I can only imagine how exciting that Belmont race would have been in person. Maybe only rivaled by the Miracle on Ice.
God Bless!
Nice read:
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