Commentary: Kentucky Derby 2008
She measured at seventeen hands of captivating power: steel speed adrenaline stealth in gun smoke gray. Without apology, she won our attentions, our wagers, and our respect. In a pulse thrusting two minute mile and a quarter, American racing had embraced its new queen. From the start, she proved worthy and by the finish, she prevailed heroic. And as quickly as we had come to love her, she tragically slipped away. Her heart stopped and ours mourned. She shall remain our timeless champion: forever young, eternally beautiful, a talent who’s promising greatness remained untested, and who’s brilliance faded premature.
Commentary by A.E. Sabo
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
STEVE
NICE WORDS ABOUT A HORSE. THERE WEREN’T MANY DRY EYES AT TBD TRACK ON SATURDAY. SHE WAS A ‘BEAUT. DAMN SHAME.
STEVE
May 04, 2008 @ 10:39 pm
Ann E.
Steve~
Almost not sorry I couldn’t join you at the club that Saturday. Thanks for blogging in: this was something I felt compelled to write about. In the countless hours of controversy and weeks of cross examination to follow, I’m concerned her greatness as a competitor will become overshadowed.
Hey, I got a new website coming soon… check back next week for a preview.
May 09, 2008 @ 1:36 am
Sandy
New website? I’m looking forward to the grand debut of your online boutique!
May 09, 2008 @ 4:05 am
A. E. Sabo
Hey, Sandy!
So glad you stopped by!
Wait until you see the new url: a dear friend, who’s also a fabulous web designer is working on the beta now. It’s going to be sweet!!!
Hope you and Rob are doing great!
May 10, 2008 @ 1:18 am