She won, the filly won.

[texanwitch]

I knew she would.

What a good horse.

[CBR]

1. YEAH!!!!

I was rooting for her and Mine that Bird.... They finished 1-2!! I love when the fillies win.

[EastTennesseeDem]

2. Leaves one to wonder

what if she were in the Derby?

[texanwitch]

5. She could have taken all 3 races.

Damn.

[elleng]

6. Maybe, maybe not.

Which race is longer? If the Preakness were a bit longer, Mine that Bird would have won. QUITE A RACE!

[texanwitch]

8. At least she should have had a chance to try.

She was out in the front, giving the boys a good run.

[elleng]

19. She gave them a great run,

and without mine that bird, had it cold.

[Moondog]

21. I believe the Preakness is longer.

The Belmont Stakes, next up and the third in the triple crown, is the longest.

[cherish44]

12. Could have been the first filly triple crown winner

How awesome would that have been? Guess we'll never know...

[TZ]

3. I usually get irritated with an owner for selling a horse

After a big race but not this year .She would not have run otherwise. Nice nice horse.

[texanwitch]

4. We had a house full of people jumping up and down yelling for her to go, go.

She would have done better on a dry track.

She would have left the boys behind in the dust.

It was great to watch the race on a big screen tv.

[Skittles]

7. *sniff*

she brought back memories of the beloved Ruffian - she who would not be defeated

http://www.equinenet.org/heroes/ruffian.html

[texanwitch]

9. I was thinking of her during the race.

Here is one for the fillys.

:toast: :applause:

[BrklynLiberal]

10. yes....and thoughts of the lovely Eight Belles..... :(

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/triplecrown08/columns/story?columnist=nack_bill&id=3399004

"Eight Belles' breakdown: a predictable tragedy"


This article also discusses Ruffian's tragedy.

there are some weaknesses in Rachel Alexandra's pedigree as well..
http://www.pedigreequery.com/rachel+alexandra

[Skittles]

20. thanks, those are great reads

aw yes Eight Belles - is it me or is there something just more regal and dignified in the fillies? I never watched horse racing again after seeing Ruffian break down live on TV - it broke my heart

[OmahaBlueDog]

11. Why didn't they give her a shot at the Derby?

...and will they run her at the 1.5 mile Belmont?

If "Mine That Bird" wins the Belmont, the powers that be in racing will tear their hair out over today.

[Flaxbee]

14. she ran in the Kentucky Oats the day before the Derby (all filly race) and won

by about 20 lengths. The owners wouldn't have run her two days in a row, but not sure why they chose the Oats over the Derby, because they already knew how good she was.

Mine That Bird coming in second today sets up a HUGE amount of interest for the Belmont, especially if they both run in it...

Interesting that the two best horses this season are a filly and a gelding... :)

[OmahaBlueDog]

18. In Omaha, we have an OTB sportsbar called "Horseman's Park"

I think I know where I'll be on the day of the Belmont

[BrklynLiberal]

15. I heard that her owners were afraid of her running with the "boys". He was afraid she would get

hurt. Don't know what changed their minds... ???? $$$$$$$$$$

[texanwitch]

16. I heard that a lot of other owners didn't want her in the race.

Now we know why.

She is damn fast horse.

[Ava]

13. HOW INSENSITIVE! YOU JUST POSTED A SPOILER! DAMN YOU!

sure, anyone who doesn't want to see the results yet should avoid the internet, tv, radio, and public places.. but damn you! ;) :P


i'm pissed because i picked the top three and didn't have any money on it, ha!

[texanwitch]

17. I knew this horse would win.

I made a few bets.

[deucemagnet]

22. I bet against her.

I thought the outside post and a track bias for closers was going to hurt her, but she put in a brilliant performance. So, the filly came in first, and the gelding second. Maybe I shouldn't bet on anything with testicles. :crazy: