Egotastic
So does anyone have a tip on a good horse? That will likely be a phrase heard often around the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, this Saturday for the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes.
Like the other two legs of the Triple Crown, the Preakness has a long and storied history. The first race was run back on May 27, 1873. Survivor won easily (by 10 lengths) to take home the hefty purse of $2050. More than a century passed before another horse won by such a large margin (Smarty Jones by 11 ½ lengths in 2004).
I’ll Have Another Takes the Preakness Stakes
Once again Bodemeister was the favorite heading into the race, but it was I'll Have Another that decided to, well--have another.
For much of the race it appeared as if it was Bodemeister's race to lose. As the horses made the final turn, Bodemeister was out in front and running strong. However, just like at the Kentucky Derby a couple weeks ago, I'll Have Another came charging on the outside looking to win the Race for the Black-Eyed Susans.
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