While War of Will was the technical winner of the 2019 Preakness, it’s clear that the real winner, at least in our hearts, is Bodexpress, the horse that decided to run the race without a jockey.
A 20-to-1 shot to win the Preakness, Bodexpress threw his jockey, John Velazquez, off right out of the gate. Luckily, Velazquez wasn’t hurt and Bodexpress didn’t interfere with any of the other horses running the race. The jockey told NBCSN that the horse just hadn’t been able to settle down that day and was being slightly ornery.
“He wasn’t behaving well in the gate,” Velazquez said. “He got me against the wall. Obviously, when the doors opened…I lost my balance, and went off. I’m disappointed.”
While we may never know what the horse was actually thinking, it’s a good bet that Bodexpress probably just didn’t feel like being whipped that day.
I mean, look at this horse run. He’s having a great time. He even kept running after the race was over!
Fans, predictably, loved it.
Anyway, take that Bodexpress energy into your work week! Shake off the metaphysical jockey on your back and run free!
