I was looking at the list of names and chose solely by names that fit current events. I wanted Journalism to finish last and Sovereignty to win. American Promise was another choice. (regrettably Journalism finished 2nd.)
Hopefully this is an sign of what is to come. May all countries be sovereign.
Bob Baffert is back as trainer after being busted for doping horses, which was interesting. Corruption is in all sports…
Sovereignty is owned by Godolphin from Dubai, Saudi Arabia.
Think Sword Dance.
https://youtu.be/J1HBo_CiHz4?feature=shared
Hmmm.
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Godolphin? The modern thoroughbred originates with 3 horses, one is the Godolphin Arabian, named after its last owner Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl of Godolphin. He was also owned by Louis the XV of France.
It sounds like the line got back to the Middle East and then racing in the US.
And thoroughbred breeders are meticulous about preserving the bloodlines. Both father and mother of the foal must be registered thoroughbreds. There's no AI in thoroughbreds.
(AI = Artificial Insemination)
Every horse that was in the derby this year is related to Secretariat.
No cloning, either.
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