Paris and Preakness

My hotel window view.

Today I awake in Paris. Awesome day outside. It will be interesting to see if I will be able to last well into the evening. I am beginning to wear down a little. The next few days are rather large as well. First, I am going to walk to Roland Garros and see if I can grab some tickets. Then off to the city center. Temporarily frustrated at the moment, my space bar is a little sluggish causing me to type slow. Oh well...

So in the States we have the Preakness and River Industry Crawfish Boil in Paducah. Cant help but say the Crawfish Boil has declined some even in the short time I have been in Paducah. There isnt much shade, the beer runs out early and the line for beer is long because people are ignorant to how to poor a draught beer, plus its $40 per person. Child, please...thats too much considering the crowd. Although I wish I were with friends, I cant help but say I dont regret missing it...but I did miss golf yesterday.

So the Crawfish weekend always coincides with the Preakness. I have always liked the Preakness. At least more than the Belmont. The Belmont has lost its importance if there is no Triple Crown threat. The Preakness is still a legitimate race for three-year-olds. The kids in the infield having fun, the Black Eyed Susans, and of course the Derby winner always makes it special. Animal Kingdom will be tough to beat today. However, I am going to pass and try to win a little cash with some longer plays. Exacta Box: #1 Astrology, #7 Midnight Interlude, #10 Dialed In, Win Bet: #9 Mucho Macho Man (for the recently passed Macho Man), Keep an Eye On: #8 Dance City....so with those picks lets hope Midnight Interlude doesn't lug out at the start. The horse that I like most on today's card is in the Dixie (11th Race), #6 Slews Answer. Expect a large performance and Paddy O'Prado may need one before he dominates the class later this summer.

Have a great day and enjoy the races. Good Luck.