Rachel Alexandra Wins The Blackberry Preakness Stakes!

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Rachel Alexandra just became the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes in 80 years (since Nellie Morse won in 1924) with Derby winner Calvin Borel finishing the mile and three-sixteenth track in 1:55.08. A 9-5 favorite, Rachel Alexandra won the Kentucky Oaks two-weeks ago the Friday race (for locals) before the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

I took the Derby winner Mine that Bird to win because with 6-1 odds (which aren't great by any means) but are better than the 9-5 odds Rachel Alexandra had. Also, I thought that perhaps Bird's jockey-Mike Smith would get it done today. And like they say, if you have a "hunch, bet a bunch" and since today is the 7th Annual Birdfest Bluegrass Festival, I thought why not stick with the Derby winner. Well, it looks like another year without a Triple-Crown winner unless jockey Calvin Borel wins in three weeks at the Belmont Stakes-but then again, that doesn't count since he's not a horse.

For the full story go to NBC Sports.com

The Bushido's Blackberry 134th Preakness Stakes Picks!

I am sticking with the winner of the Derby, Mine that Bird to win, the super filly Rachel Alexandra and Musketman to place 3rd. Post time is less than 5 minutes away. Photo courtesy of Gainesway Farm)

I know Calvin Burrell is riding The Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra but Mike Smith is riding the Derby winner Mine that Bird, Smith is a great jockey and his girlfriend (a fine jockey herself) won with Mine that Bird in Canada as a two-year old. (Mine that Bird was a Champion-Juvenile in Canada.)

Last minute bets (unless you live in South Carolina) can be placed here @ tvg.com

Go Big Brown!

It's been thirty years since Affirmed won the Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness and the Belmont Stakes) of horse racing. The favorite for today's race, Big Brown's odds are currently at 1-4. He also happens to be the third horse ever to win at the Derby and at the Preakness by four lengths (the previous two won the Belmont Stakes). Big Brown has spent the day raising hell in Barn 2/Stall 8, so he is ready to rock. And if that doesn't help you get behind Big Brown, take a look at the photo (courtesy of JET/thebushidoway.net) and pay close attention to the finish line. 

Well folks, we'll either watch history today or another disappointment (See: '97-Silver Charm, '98-Real Quiet, '99-Charismatic, '02-War Emblem, '03-Funny Cide, '04-Smarty Jones) Regardless, we're now just minutes and 1.5 miles away from horse racing and American history; frankly, I'm ready for the 11th Triple Crown Winner in American Horse Racing history! Go Big Brown!