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Castroneves Wins Indy 500
Helio Castroneves won his third career Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. It was emotional win for Castroneves who only one month before was on trial for tax evasion. Castroneves was facing time behind bars and the last thing on his mind was racing. On April 17th he was acquitted and on Friday the last charge of conspiracy was dropped clearing him. Castroneves has gone from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs in only a matter of months.
As Castroneves was on the final lap the crowd was cheering him on giving him some support. As Castroneves got out of his car he was greeted with a hug from his sister Kati, who was also charged with tax evasion, in an emotional moment. As he pulled up to Victory Lane and drank the ceremonial milk he started to break down and cry. He went on to thank his family and his crew team who always supported him and helped him overcome the rough patch in his life.
Rachel Alexander Wins Preakness, Belmont Next?
Rachel Alexander won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday becoming the first filly in 85 years to win. With jockey Calvin Borel at the helm Rachel Alexander took the lead early on and was able to hold off Mine That Bird in the end winning by one length, Rachel Alexander did not race in the Kentucky Derby but did race in and win the Kentucky Oaks the day before the Derby.
With the Belmont Stakes coming up in three weeks no decision has been made yet about whether Rachel Alexander will race. Mine That Bird has already committed to racing which could set up a rematch of their battle down the stretch in the Preakness. If Rachel Alexander does decide to race it will mean she three races in five weeks for the filly which is a lot to ask for from any horse. The trainers have said they will take their time in making a decision and will let the horse tell them how she is feeling. If she does race it will give jockey Calvin Borel the opportunity to become the first jockey to win the Triple Crown while riding multiple horses.
