Mine That Birdie Wins The Derby
I’m not a huge racing fan, but even I could appreciate what an amazing race Mine That Birdie ran this past weekend at the 2009 Kentucky Derby. Coming all the way up from last place, Mine That Birdie overcame 50-1 odds to secure the victory.
Living so close to Del Mar it’s almost a crime that I’ve only been to the races one time over these many years. But, after witnessing this particular race, I think I’ll have to make it a short term goal of mine to visit the track again soon.
Here it is, Mine That Birdie on his winning run:
But wait! To truly appreciate the skill and daring of the jockey, take a look at this amazing overhead view:
Calvin Borel skillfully weaved his 1500lb horse through a thrashing, frenetic field, scraping against the blurred guard rail at 45 miles per hour, gripping tight on the reins as Birdie finds another gear, slices through stinging mud and cracking whips, until there is nothing else is in front but the finish line.
Man…at 50 to 1, who could expect such an incredible performance?
