I didn't watch it live and know nothing about the horses in the race but the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby was a 3 way photo finish with a 18-1 long shout -- Mystic Dan -- winning the race by a nose.
The announcer blew the call naming another horse in the lead at the turn before the straight away to the finish & only figured out that Mystic Dan was in the lead until he broke away out in front beyond the turn.
Mystic Dan faded and was lucky to get the win, holding off betting favorites Sierra Leone (3-1) in 2nd and Forever Young (7-1) in 3rd.
Itβs always a thrill to watch these old films of Secretariat. He knew he was a star.
I just learned that his heart weighed 22 lbs. The average racehorseβs heart is 9 lbs.
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A captivating black and white masterpiece capturing the essence of a Lexington's horse country!
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βOnce in a blue moonβ... This gorgeous super moon appeared over the Ohio River at Louisville. THis is a long exposure showing the Abraham Lincoln Bridge over the river.
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Oh, those sweet Louisville nights! Home to the Kentucky Derby and famous for its Kentucky Bourbon.