It's the first Saturday in May, so I'm naturally in front of my television and tuned in to coverage of the 136th Kentucky Derby. Other than the Breeder's Cup, the Triple Crown races are the only horse races that I get to see each year. Like every year before, my dream is still to witness a the winning of the Triple Crown. It's been an awfully long time. In fact, this is the longest it's been between wins since Sir Barton won the three races back in 1919.
This year, there's no horse that stands out from the rest of the field. I think my money right now is on Sidney's Candy. He has a good record, including his win in the Santa Anita Handicap. Pedigree's not too shabby either, with names like Northern Dancer and Bold Ruler and Secretariat on his sire's side. Unfortunately Sidney's Candy may struggle to overcome a poor post position, especially on today's incredibly sloppy track. And of course, any horse guided by Calvin Borel shouldn't be discounted.
My other dream is to someday attend the Kentucky Derby myself. Last summer I made it to the Lonestar Horse Park in the metroplex and attended my first race with one of my best friends. It was a fantastic experience. The grace, beauty, power and majesty of those powerful thoroughbreds is awe-inspiring. I am ready attend another race, perhaps a graded stakes race this time.
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