FRANCHITTI WINS AT INDY FOR THIRD TIME

British driver Dario Franchitti (married to actress AshleyJudd) won his third Indianapolis 500, becoming the 10th driver in the 96 years of Indianapolis to win three or more time.  The other nine drivers are all Americans with the exception of Helio Castroneves of Brazil.

The list of three-timers are; Helio Castroneves (3), Bobby Unser (3), Johnny Rutherford (3), Mauri Rose (3), Wilbur Shaw (3), and Louis Meyer (3).

The holy trinity of Indianapolis are; Rick Mears (4), Al Unser (4) and A.J. Foyt (4)

I'LL HAVE ANOTHER MILKSHAKE

Publicly our buddy Doug (that's Mr. Douglas O'Neill to all of you) denies giving any of his horses a 'Milkshake', least of all his superstar colt.

I can tell you that privately he is very open and vocal about the drinkin' habits of all his horses, especially "I'll Have Another".

When I asked what he would do if he wins the Triple Crown, 'ole Doug hooked his arms around his co-conspirators and said, "well, triple shots of Royal Crown for all hands, right fellas?"  

With a wry smile he added, "It was no fluke that we won the Kentucky Derby from post 19, the first time that's ever been done, and with a rookie jockey no less."  He wrapped up our conversation with a peculiar and barely comprehensible reference to New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, saying,"I'll tell you what, if the NFL and the court of public opinion can let the Patriots and Billy Belicheat keep the Lombardi, I have no problem serving out my little suspension.  I've got my eye on the prize and no one is gonna be takin' it away". 

TRIPLE CROWN IN HIS SIGHTS

I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, ran him down likee a dog in the street, won the Preakness and is now facing the Triple Crown and immortality.

Two weeks ago at the Kentucky Derby, the chestnut colt chased down his rival in similar fashion.  

Next time, in the Belmont Stakes, the field will not include Bodemeister.

In three weeks he will have a very real chance of joining Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed.  The last to win thoroughbred racing's most coveted prize.

"MILKSHAKES ALL AROUND" AT THE PREAKNESS

I don't know Jack about horse racing, and even less about whether "I'll Have Another", the winner of the Kentucky Derby, will have any real shot at grabbing the second jewel of the Triple Crown Saturday at the 137th running of the Preakness at Pimlico today.  He'll obviously have another go at it, running from post 9 in a field of 11 horses.  It's really anybody's guess whether that's particularly good for him or not, but what we do know is that with Bodemeister in the mix, things might not bode too well for "I'll Have Another" pulling off another upset win.  But wait...

Another thing to throw into the mix is "milkshaking" and trainer Doug O'Neil's propensity for using this old school 'training technique' .  This less than legal practice in which a mixture of bicarbonate of soda, sugar and electrolytes are pumped into a horse’s nostrils to delay the sensation of fatigue, could give "I'll Have Another" a cheater's chance down the stretch.

The hell with Mint Juleps, if "I'll Have Another" wins, I'll burst into the nearest McDonalds and snort one of those milkshakes up my own nostril!  Right before the brain freeze, I'll buy a round of milkshakes for everybody, but pass on another one for me.

NY GIANTS RECEIVE SUPER BOWL RINGS

Congratulations to the Super Bowl XLVI champion New York Giants who received their championship rings at Tiffany's in New York City today.  Don't know about any of you, but I'm glad the Lombardi didn't go to Brady and the Patriots.


In other news, Jonathan Vilma files defamation lawsuit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.


And finally, Drew Brees (Saints all-time leader in completions) admits to being frustrated with the slow contract negotiations.

MOTHER'S DAY - BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

Mother-of-the-Year candidate; Jamie Lynne Grumet, a 26-year-old mother from Los Angeles was pictured on the cover of Time magazine breastfeeding her 3-year old son.  This was probably her best mother's day ever, considering all the publicity she and her blog have been receiving. 


However,  If you on the other hand forgot about Mother's Day and can't seem to find that 'belated' Mother's Day card, don't sweat it. The "World's Greatest Mom" card can be adapted for this situation. Take solace in remebering it's the thought that counts, even if that thought didn't occur to you until it was far too late... 


 I'm sure your mother will love the card and the sentiment, but please, don't milk it for more than it's worth.

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PEDIGREE FOR DERBY WINNER "I'LL HAVE ANOTHER"

The winner of the 138th Kentucky Derby was "I'll have another".  Great to see an underdog not only make a run for the roses, but to win.  It was also fitting to see that  Mario Gutierrez, of Veracruz, Mexico,  riding in his first Kentucky Derby, was victorious on Cinco De Mayo.  


To win the derby, as barfly Charles Bukowski would say, takes endurance, and this horse has plenty of that.  However, looking forward to Maryland, the pundits are saying that "I'll have another" does not have what it takes to hang with the sprinters as will be necessary to win the Preakness.  


Now I don't know Jack about bloodlines or genetics, but here is "I'll have another's" pedigree chart.