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Crowning Glory
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! A young man called me the other day. He told me his Mom
raised him. His parents were divorced. His Dad never really cared - he
had always known that. He told me he had been very defiant - too
defiant, actually. He said he had tested her and her boundaries. He
tested her to see if she would follow through with the rules she had
set...she always did. Her yes was always yes and no was always no.
He told me she took him to some bars when he was 14. She explained the
"setting." She told him everything that could get him into some sort of
trouble was in there - women, drugs, gambling, alcohol - it would
always be there - it would always be "pretty." She said the "pretty"
was part of the attraction - part of the "hook." He said she asked him
if he spent all of his money chasing a girl - what would you live on
until the next payday? She asked him what would happen if he spent all
of his money and the girl went home with another guy? She asked what
would happen if he got the girl...and a disease? She asked about the
girl getting pregnant and not wanting him - just the kiddie and his
money. (That happens too frequently, by the way!). He told me he was
glad he was raised that way...that his Mom had prepared him well for
life...that when his Dad wanted him and they hit the bars, (That
happens too often, too; by the way.) he knew what to expect. He said he
had told his Mom all of this. I say - "Give that Mom a crown!"
American Pharoah took the Triple Crown! That's winning the Kentucky
Derby, Churchill Downs, and The Belmont. That's three races in six
weeks.
American Pharoah is owned by Ahmed Zayat. Reportedly he is undecided
about American Pharoah running more races. Ahmed sold breeding rights
while American Dream was still a Triple Crown hopeful, with the
Kentucky Derby and the Churchill Downs to his credit. Ahmed retained
100% of the racing rights.
The last Triple Crown winner was in 1978. That horse was named
"Affirmed."
A couple of noteworthy things here are: Victor Espinoza, the jockey of
American Pharoah - is donating all of his Belmont winnings - reportedly
$150,000 - to be split equally between a few select charities. Also,
Ahmed retained 100% of the racing rights. Which means (I think.) that
the genes may or may not produce another horse with American Pharoah's
capabilities. But - Pharoah could still win a few more races, which is
- more money.
It is said, in the "horse racing circles," that American Pharoah is all
muscle and strength. And that makes me wonder - Is it possible (at
all?) that in those same 37 years of Triple Crown winner drought - we
humans might have gained some "muscle and strength" for ourselves?
Ain't it about time for our "Triple Crown?" Giddy yap!!
Remember the kiddies and our service people. Take good care of the
furry and feathered ones out there. Be safe and healthy. See ya next
time. Ever Toodles!! MONA
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