There is one home run by an athlete using steroids that nobody can get mad about. That is Rachel Alexander winning the Horse of the Year.
This filly was hyped beyond all belief and yet surpassed many expectations. She stole everything, including jockey Calvin Borel, except the roses from the winner of the Kentucky Derby to win the last prestigious race of the year in the Preakness.
Although she was the next best thing since Sea Busicut (the movie) in horse racing she did have competition; from another filly nonetheless. The horse formally known as Zenyatta was nipping at her heals til the very end. She had a great year. Zenyatta won the Belmont Stakes and came in 2nd in Female Athlete of the Year, only losing to Serena Williams. Now that’s impressive.
With the atrocities of the last few years in horse racing it is a fine sight to see the class come back into this hallowed sport.
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