#test of the champion

It’s Belmont Day!  

One of the very first novels Mom ever read was the classic Black Beauty.  This copy was a gift from Mom’s first grade teacher!  Beyond telling the tale of a beautiful horse, Black Beauty emphasizes kindness, sympathy, and respect, values which Mom has tried to live up to all her life. 

Respect is certainly due to all the talented horses racing today in the Test of the Champion.  After sitting out the Preakness, surprise Derby winner Rich Strike returns to the Triple Crown circuit today!  This time, Rich Strike is very much on everyone’s radar as one of the favorites, together with We the People and Mo Denegal.  The longer distance of today’s race suits Rich Strike, but if you ask us, don’t count out filly Nest from the leaderboard!  Of course, we will once again also be cheering for the amazingly named Skippylongstocking! 

  Pssst … did anyone else notice grays make up 25% of the eight-horse field today?!