From the Advocate:
The starting gate sprung open in the Kentucky Derby, with 19 horses scrambling for position. One jockey knew exactly where he was headed.
St. Martinville native Calvin Borel deftly tucked Super Saver along the rail Saturday on a track turned into creamy peanut butter by heavy rain. Once again, he was in his favorite spot, getting a clear path all the way through the goo.
That’s why they call him “Bo-rail” and, for the third time in four years, he took the shortest path to the winner’s circle.
Finally, a bit of good news out of Louisiana. Louisiana man and Super Saver, a fine horse, won the Kentucky Derby, although the odds this year for Calvin and his horse were a bit better than 50 to 1 in last year's Derby.
That was one of the slowest, nastiest tracks I've ever seen in a Derby. They both did a great job!
ReplyDeleteRachael, that was a nasty track. Do you remember the Derby from last year? Oh my! There was excitement in Louisiana, and we did not have the huge oil spill lurking to spoil our joy at our home boy and the horse with the great heart performing such a great feat.
ReplyDeleteI love him to bits! "...I take the shortest route to the pole" I believe he said.
ReplyDeleteWas that the owner that has that awful hairpiece? Lord, what a rug!
Susan, I think so. That is a truly dreadful toupée. You'd think he could do better.
ReplyDeleteSurely he can afford one now!
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