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Chris, nice article. Sorry we didn't cross paths on Saturday. For everyone who is in love with Rosario, this ride, but more importantly his lack of preparation, just proves he still has some learning to do to become an "elite" jockey. IF he had done his homework (i.e. just pay attention to the races throughout the day), he would have known that the RAIL WAS DEAD! Stevens obviously knew since he rode the 3-path the entire way around the track on a lone lead. That's why he is a HOF rider. Also, did anyone notice that Orb's best running came when Rosario finally took him to the middle of the track? BTW - Orb was never stuck along the rail. Look at the break, even Krigger immediate moved to the outisde, when many said, "Krigger will pinch Orb on the rail to make sure he doesn't get outisde."Krigger's ride was better than Rosario's, only problem, Krigger didn't have the horse.

And it's only Tuesday. There's more to come!

muy bueno!

Goldencents + Itsmyluckyday + Titletown Five + Governor Charlie = Orb wins Preakness

Lenny I certainly hope you are correct. This sport needs a hero, and the connections are first class.

Amen and agree 100%. Hence the "full-disclosure" final paragraph. The intent of the article was to answer the proverbial question, "How did you come up with THAT horse?!"

I capped based on the prediction of an OFF TRACK (it seemed like a save assumption based on the forecast), but earllier in the day when the track was not sloppy, I began to second guess myself.

So true, thanks to Verrazano, but I was counting on WTC to hit that same wall Normandy Invasion did at the 1/16th pole. As I said, racing luck was on my side.

AWESOME job HRN and fans!!! As Pete Gabriel sang, "BIG TIME, I'm on my way to making it..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBAl9cchQac

On a fast track in the Preakness, failed Derby favorites (or logical horses) have often rebounded to redeem themself. Lookin at Lucky, Point Given, Hansel,... Goldencents?!