Go Curlin Go

Today Curlin aims for the turf in the Man O'War Stakes at Belmont with an eye towards prepping for France's greatest race, the Arc de Triomphe, in the fall. Making the switch from dirt to turf is one thing, not all horses can pull it off though more are certainly trying with the advent of artificial surfaces, but for an American horse to aim for the Arc after going to Dubai and winning the Dubai World Cup (the world's richest race) well, that's nothing short of extraordinary. It's never been done and would place him among the greats in the sport. I look forward to today's race immensely because of the historical factor, yes, but also because, unlike other recent stars, even when he doesn't win Curlin never disappoints.