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California Chrome

Tonight they held the Belmont Stakes And California Chrome Was thought to be the one to bring A triple trophy home. He'd won the Derby, Preakness, too And he was in contention To win the Triple Crown at last - That sure was the intention. Alas, the horse did not succeed; The pressure must have tripped him, For he slowed down despite the fact The jockey clearly whipped him. So now it's thirty-seven years Without a Triple Crown And those whose hopes were highest Must be feeling pretty down.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 7/2/2014 2:17:00 PM
Another well worded poem. I like how you've chosen a News story to write about. They can become classics. Well done!
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Date: 6/9/2014 12:40:00 AM
Nice poetic way to describe how many ticket holders were disappointed with the results of the race.
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Date: 6/8/2014 4:45:00 PM
I so wanted him to win and be the complete rags to riches story...at least in horse country. Good write.
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Date: 6/7/2014 11:03:00 PM
It is very hard to win the triple crown especially with so many fresh horses entering the Belmont...good one Ilene....hugs Tim
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Date: 6/7/2014 10:34:00 PM
hey, I just saw something about a race horse when I was on google. I guess this is what you are referring to. Poor horse. he is not going to have a clue why people are not pampering him come morning!
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