June 6. In the US today, there is a big horse race called the Belmont Stakes. It is the third big race in the Triple Crown – a race for three year old Thoroughbreds. A horse that wins all three races is considered a big deal. This year, there is a contender – a horse called American Pharoah. There hasn’t been a Triple Crown winner since 1978. The odds, as I write this are 3-5 for him. I’m betting on Keen Ice. The name reminds me of our driveway this winter. And the odds on him winning are 20-1. OK. Those are not great odds. But when I win, I’ll get lots of money. So THAT’S my bet.
Dogs can race too. But just like horseracing, it is a controversial sport. Dog racing is done with greyhounds because they are reportedly the fastest breed. They can run 45 miles per hour. Cheetahs are even faster – they can run in bursts of 70-75 mph. THAT is fast.
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