Monday, May 03, 2004

Just In Time

Smarty Jones is what racing folks refer to as “a mudder”: He runs well on sloppy tracks. He does not care for well-groomed dirt. Where many regally bred, delicate Thoroughbreds swim, unsure of catching their dainty footing on a sticky track, Smarty Jones charges. He’s a blue collar, down and dirty muck-pusher.

Only four of the past 130 Kentucky Derbies have started on a muddy track. And on May 1, 2004, it rained and rained and rained in Louisville, drenching the dirt, flattening the ladies’ fine hats.

Smarty Jones ran, and Smarty Jones won.

The little horse danced sideways as the blanket of roses was draped over his back. He was uncomfortable with such finery.

Sometimes heroes arrive in a flash of glory, a dazzling array of white armor and blazing special effects.

And sometimes they arrive beaten, bloodied, spattered with mud… and just in time.

Sunday, May 02, 2004

Derby Results

Not to say I Told You So, but....
TOLD YA SO!!!!!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. Life is so good when you're right.

Congratulations may be emailed to: blondechampagne@hotmail.com

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