Oh yes, she did. Horse racing doesn’t get any better than what unfolded in last Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.
Posts by Jamie Newell:
Saturday’s Preakness Stakes is most anticipated in recent memory
Take one Kentucky Derby winner and one Kentucky Oaks winner, sprinkle in some controversy, and voila! History in the making.
“Bo-rail” sits in unprecedented position after taking Oaks-Derby double
Jockey Calvin Borel took the Kentucky Oaks on a champ, and the Kentucky Derby on a long-shot. But who will he ride in the Preakness?
Derrrbaaaay!
It’s the most magical time of the year: the first Saturday in May. Derby fever has swept away Jamie Newell and may return her … someday.
Ebertfest Day 5: Noncommittal filmmakers and one fan’s overview
The last day of Ebertfest features only one film, but plenty to talk about.
Ebertfest Day 3: of poignancy, rumbles, and tattoo imposters
Prostitution, smuggling, and death mark day three of Roger Ebert’s film festival. I can’t wait!
Rachel Alexandra looks to be queen of Oaks
With Stardom Bound out of the Kentucky Oaks, the phenomenal Rachel Alexandra merely awaits coronation.
Prelude wows at Paradiso film screening
I was fortunate enough to be able to catch the first two programs of Local Cinema @ Paradiso on Friday during the Boneyard Arts Festival. The screening provided a glimpse of huge talent among the cornfields, showcasing …
Square Eddie says, “Not so fast”
Old Fashioned and The Pamplemousse may be off the Derby trail, but Square Eddie is making his return with only two weeks left.
Moby lends the horses a song
Alex Brown Racing, an organization dedicated to fighting horse slaughter in America, is holding a contest for anti-horse slaughter videos on YouTube. The winner of the contest will be awarded a $1,000 prize to be sent …