Eve of the Preakness

It's that almost-nervous time for owners and trainers. The Preakness is tomorrow.

A co-worker asked me today which horse I hoped would win. I told her that as a Fan of Barbaro, I'm selfish about his memory. I confessed I did not want to see any horse win the Triple Crown this year lest he eclipse Barbaro's memory. This is probably just human nature, certainly a measure of how deeply this great athlete and indominitable spirit lives in our hearts.

What IS important to me about the Preakness is that all horses entered arrive safely at the finish line. No more broken bones, no dropped stirrups, no accidental kicks, no gate injuries.

So the question is, what will you do this weekend to further Barbaro's cause? Will you contribute to laminitis research or the rescue of some grateful horses, no matter how small the amount? Do it NOW.