A hearty high ho to all you Nickelonians today! Though there are no longer Saturday posts of mine from other sites, this post needed to be done at the earliest time possible, as was the case with my contributions (11:30 AM ET). Today was not originally the case, but since a certain popular racehorse just so happens to be a Ducks and Angels fan, I am focusing today on thoroughbred horse-racing.
The running of 2014 Belmont Stakes on Long Island is only a few hours away and for those unaware and/or not familiar with the American circuit, there's a chance for the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years - since Affirmed in 1978 (not the kind in the MLB that Miguel Cabrera has won the past two seasons)! I was a "Chromie" from the time leading up-to the in San Felipe Stakes in March. California Chrome has been phenomenal under new jockey Victor Espinoza with a perfect 7-0 record in all races (since Espinoza's first riding in December 2013) - including the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. California Chrome's pedigree also shows that he is 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew's great-great grandson. I even found the story behind the name a very good read.
The above is what I decided my racing uniform would consist of. Let me explain this a little because it isn't quite as it appears. The main area is yellow with purple checkered diamonds and both sleeves are the opposite (purple with yellow). The brown collar is significant to identifying the main colors as complimentary and creating the brown color. This template actually comes from a BNG favorite site maintained by Rob "Mero" Meredith. In any event, I will be looking forward to the finish of today's race (in my Anaheim Mighty Ducks jersey, bearing the same colors as Espinoza's uniform - and even the same color distribution). Enjoy the show, and go California Chrome!
-Ricky
The running of 2014 Belmont Stakes on Long Island is only a few hours away and for those unaware and/or not familiar with the American circuit, there's a chance for the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years - since Affirmed in 1978 (not the kind in the MLB that Miguel Cabrera has won the past two seasons)! I was a "Chromie" from the time leading up-to the in San Felipe Stakes in March. California Chrome has been phenomenal under new jockey Victor Espinoza with a perfect 7-0 record in all races (since Espinoza's first riding in December 2013) - including the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. California Chrome's pedigree also shows that he is 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew's great-great grandson. I even found the story behind the name a very good read.
-Ricky
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