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Aristus

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11. I loved Alydar.

Mon Jun 8, 2015, 12:57 PM

Jun 2015

I think seeing Affirmed and Alydar running first and second in all three races was the beginning of my perception that coming in second doesn't make you a loser.

You know that Nike slogan from the 90's? "Second place is the first loser." I found that view repellant; repugnant, even. Coming in second, or even third, in any serious competition is something to be proud of. A justification for years of training, sacrifice, and dedication.

I loved that Alydar was the more successful stud of the two, though.

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TRIPLE CROWN WINNER - American Pharoh wins the Belmont! [View all] csziggy Jun 2015 OP

It is great news! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2015 #1

:hooray: femmocrat Jun 2015 #2

Cool! struggle4progress Jun 2015 #3

Even if you bet him to win, it only paid $3.50 for a $2 bet - so you would have won $1.50 Rhiannon12866 Jun 2015 #4

it is spelled PHAROAH Skittles Jun 2015 #5

That never registered with me until they were doing a "bio" on him csziggy Jun 2015 #6

It's not an extra 'a' KamaAina Jun 2015 #9

It is, but that's not how he's registered jmowreader Jun 2015 #12

he is a beaut, and the race was exciting Skittles Jun 2015 #13

I'll never forget the last time this happened. Aristus Jun 2015 #7

I stoutly maintain that Alydar, who came second to Affirmed in all three races, KamaAina Jun 2015 #10

I loved Alydar. Aristus Jun 2015 #11

Not since I was a teenager! KamaAina Jun 2015 #8

I love the horse, but love the bond he has with Victor ESPINOZA: UTUSN Jun 2015 #14