Cloud Computing Wins the Preakness. Once again no Triple Crown.

Well, once again another year of no Triple Crown winner.  This battle was supposed to be a duel between the Kentucky Derby Winner, Always Dreaming and Classic Empire (who was initially favored).  Up until the last sixteenth of a mile, it did look like a battle.  However, the 13-1 long shot Cloud Computing defeated Classic Empire as he came from behind in a nose to nose battle.

Sadly,  as my horse-racing fan friend Dave says,  “When the Preakness is over with a different victor than the Kentucky Derby,  not much is excitement is left for the Belmont.”  Oh well,  at least we have mint juleps and great hats.  Cheers!

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Once again, this Kentucky Derby print by Amy Youngblood is a favorite in the horse racing art world.