The Preakness
The Preakness
The "second jewel" in the mythical Triple Crown..."The Preakness" sees nine thoroughbreds chasing "Flag Raiser" for six furlongs. Then, the pace-setter fades and "Tom Rofle" and "Dapper Dan" put on a stretch duel that has the crowd screaming. "Tom Rofle" cuts across the track next to "Dapper Dan" and a foul is claimed .. but disallowed, twenty minutes later, and the classy little horse goes to the winner's circle to eat the black-eyed Susan s. Next--Belmont. High Angle - Racing tracks clubhouse and throngs enjoying the day. CU - Racing crowd standing at the railed fence next to the racing track. MS - All the horses are in the racing gate, the bell sounds and their off... High Angle - 'Flag Raiser' takes the lead in the race and his jockey widens the gap by 5-lengths. The race's favorite 'Lucky Debonair' is running third. High Angle - 'Flag Raiser' in the lead and the other horses follow as they take the turn. CU - Photographer using a 35mm. camera with a tele-photo lens. CU - Racing fans in the stands with their heads all turned in the same direction. High Angle - Around the turn and into the stretch, 'Dapper Dan' takes over the lead. High Angle - The empty Winners Circle and a crowd of racing VIP's encompassing the circle. High Angle - Tom Rofle, 'Dapper Dan' winning jockey and race horse standing in the 'Winners Circle'.