102 year winning streak is over.
Boomer, Dark Star, and the Diamond Eagle all predicted the Cinderella at the
Kentucky Oaks would outduel the boys in New York.
I am sure that Street Sense, the Kentucky Derby winner, was glad for the
earlier decision to sit this one out. Curlin may still be the pick of the litter, but
boy that girl can run. And run she did!
What an exciting stretch run as Curlin appeared to be positioning for the win.
Rags to Riches had other plans, as she flat out just out-ran the favorite. This
fast filly outdueled Curlin in a breathtaking stretch run and won the Belmont
Stakes on Saturday, becoming the first lady in nearly a century to take the
final leg of the Triple Crown.
Rags to Riches even spotted the boys at the start with a slight stumble and
then became the third filly to capture the Belmont.
Ruthless took the first running in 1867 and Tanya won in 1905. Only 22 fillies
have ever mixed it up with the boys at Belmont, with Rags to Riches, the first
since Silverbulletday, who finished well out of the money in 1999.
This was a guy/girl thing and the girl took the prize. Rags to Riches is now the
undisputed winner of the Belmont Stakes. Now the Queen of Racing will
undoubtedly continue her quest as the dominant Filly in other featured races
this year.
Did you know that this girl has not been beaten this year?
No triple crown winner this year, but all three races lived up to their
expectations.
Three Races....Three Champions.
Off to the Races....the Diamond Eagle
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