Santa Anita Derby 2013

We've missed the last two Santa Anita Derbys due to being out of the country. And it was particularly heartbreaking last year when SA Derby winner I'll Have Another went on to win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, and we missed seeing his majesty in person. We also missed seeing his lead pony, the great Lava Man, who we watched win many a Grade I at Santa Anita over the years.

But, alas, it's a new year, new three-year-olds. Goldencents looked good in his win. Perhaps Doug O'Neill can make it two in a row with this one. Just don't hurt yourself before May 4.

The filly Beholder looked great in the Santa Anita Oaks. I don't know if she's going to the Kentucky Oaks, but I hope she does. I think she has a good shot of winning.

UPDATE: After being a complete spaz throughout the post parade, literally falling over herself and unseating jockey Garrett Gomez, Beholder finished second by half a length in the Kentucky Oaks to long shot Princess of Sylmar.

We also got to see the Budweiser Clydesdales.

The oldest two were in the front at 13 and 15.

Pretty impressive.