Happy 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. See you all in two weeks, in Baltimore.
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Love him! Both him, actually. They are fantastic.
Starry Night by Vincent VanGogh (above) and reimagined by Alex Ruiz (below)
Oh my god…
I can’t even put into words how beautiful this is
I’m in awe.
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Secretariat - 1973 Kentucky Derby winner
He became the first U.S. Triple Crown champion in 25 years, setting new race records in two of the three races; the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. These records still stand today.
He set a world record of 2:24 for 12f on dirt while winning the Belmont Stakes (by 31 lengths).
1972 Champion Two Year Old Colt.
1972 Horse of the Year
1973 Triple Crown Winner
1973 Horse of the Year
1973 Champion Three-Year-old Male Horse
1973 Champion Male Turf Horse.
Hall Of Fame inductee in 1974.
1978 Leading Sire of Two Year Olds.
1992 Leading Broodmare Sire.
Euthanized on October 4, 1989, due to laminitis.
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Oh my lord… Creative Cause’s little sis is a beautiful little girl. The young filly was born just days ago to Siberian Summer and is by Eskendereya, making her a 3/4 sister to the top Derby contender.
Um… would the winner of the Mega Millions please aid me in this purchase?
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