Good luck today, Justify! 🏇 2018 Preakness

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Gorgeous horse!



Good luck Bob Baffert and Mike Smith as well!

[Rhiannon12866]

1. He really is one beautiful horse!

And an amazing athlete, too.

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2. I so agree! ❤️

[Rhiannon12866]

3. I grew up in Saratoga and my Dad sometimes took us to the track

It wasn't about the gambling, we went to see the beautiful - and sometimes famous - horses!

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4. We lived in Hot Springs, AR

And always went to Oaklawn for derby day. We never bet and also saw some famous memorable races! Wish we still lived there to see American Pharaoh win the AR derby and then go on to win the triple crown...his offspring should start showing up next year...love that you love the ponies too!

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Sounds like you had a similar experience! I grew up loving the horses!

Secretariat came to Saratoga when I was a kid and I was desperate to go and see him. But the crowds were tremendous - even worse than on regular racing days - and my Dad wouldn't take me, though he had loaned the news people a bucket truck/"cherry picker" so they could get above the crowds to film him. I always regretted that missed opportunity to see the champion in person.

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6. Such a beautiful awesome horse!

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7. I haven't watchd a horse race since Ruffian snapped her leg. I know they're bred to run, but

I just can't bring myself to watch one. I hope all stay safe and healthy, but I've heard too many horror stories about pain killers & steroids, etc to force them to run when they shouldn't.

Wet blanket, out.