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

Happy Birthday Danica Patrick!

27 years ago, the belle of Beloit (Wisconsin) came racing out the womb and flashed the world that million-dollar smile that now adorns magazine covers ranging from racing rags to US Weekly to Sports Illustrated as seen here in this photo by Marlena Bielinska. 

Once again, happy birthday Danica, I think we're headed to GoDaddy to watch one of those cool commercials. Let us know in the comments section if you think this is the year Danica wins the Indianapolis 500?

(Photo courtesy of SI.com/)