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PAGE 6C - TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 Sports • Classifieds DAILY NEWS, BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY HORSE RACING Under Armour founder Plank preps for Preakness no one in Kentucky has done it. “I’m never going to shy away mean Plank is cutting corners. Just Bodemeister on his These aren’t God-given rights lim- from a big goal,” he said. “I think being smart. ited to growing up in Kentucky. we have enough money to do “They told us we have to buy way to Baltimore Maryland has that kind of history something special with this broad Lycra,” Plank said with a laugh. “I By DAVID GINSBURG with Man o’ War, War Admiral, of a platform, with as much history said, ‘Do you know how much The Associated Press Native Dancer. So why not us?” as Sagamore Farm has. We’ve been Lycra costs? We’re using our own GLYNDON, Md. — After Sagamore Farm made a pro- in a couple of big races and we’ve stuff.’The only true athletic track in bucking the odds to become a found impression on the sport in won some. Now we’re thinking the world is here at Sagamore major player in the sports apparel 2010 when Shared Account won about chapter two and chapter Farm.” business, Kevin Plank is eyeing a the $2 million Breeders’Cup Fillies three. similar role in horse racing. and Mares race. Last year, Monzon “Why not us? That type of men- Derby runner-up Bodemeister Plank, the founder and owner of finished ninth in the Belmont. tality, there’s nothing more Ameri- heading to Preakness Under Armour, bought Sagamore And what of Tiger Walk, the can than that. And I don’t think LOUISVILLE — Bodemeis- Farm in 2007. The 530-acre train- fourth-place finisher in the Wood there’s a better vehicle than the ter is headed to the Preakness to ing and breeding facility was once Memorial? Trained by Ignaco Cor- state of Maryland. We have a great challenge I’ll Have Another after the home of Native Dancer, winner reas, the dark bay son of Tale of the Patrick Semansky/AP history. It takes people back to a their memorable finish in the of the Preakness and Belmont in Cat will have two-time Preakness Under Armour founder Kevin Plank stands with Preakness Stakes long time ago when horse racing Kentucky Derby. 1953. After spending millions of winner Kent Desormeaux in the entrant Tiger Walk on April 27 at Sagamore Farm in Glyndon, Md. was the No. 2 sport in America. We Bodemeister set a blistering dollars to refurbish the farm, Plank saddle. have that train of thought behind it. early pace in the Derby only to is poised to take the next step in his “No doubt, he needs to step up,” what makes horse racing great – racing, for now Plank’s day job Because there’s nothing that can be caught in the final 100 yards bid to restore Maryland’s rich rac- Correas said. “He will run a good that lottery ticket in your pocket. I remains a priority. For that reason, rally a group of people like a horse, by I’ll Have Another and finish ing tradition. race because he always does. But a can’t guarantee a win, but I know his sprawling, scenic farm also whether it’s Barbaro or Big Brown second, giving owner Ahmed Having already produced a good race could be a fourth, or a I’ll bet on it. And why not that serves as home to business meet- or anybody else.” Zayat his third runner-up finish Breeders Cup winner and a Bel- fifth or a sixth. We’re working on horse? This much I do know: We ings and weekend brainstorming Right now, Sagamore Farm has in the race in the last four years. mont Stakes entrant at Sagamore that. He’s giving us more, but it need to believe in long shots. That sessions for the company’s top offi- 16 employees and stables 57 hors- Trainer Bob Baffert says Farm, Plank will enter Tiger Walk might not be enough.” is what makes America great.” cials. es. The racing stable consists of 28 Bodemeister came out of the in Saturday’s Preakness. His ulti- Tiger Walk will wear blinkers The 39-year-old Plank knows a “This farm isn’t exactly paying horses, with 15 of them untested 2- Derby well and that his hair and mate goal, however, is to develop a for the first time Saturday, a change thing or two about pulling off an the bills. Having Sagamore, it’s a year-olds. Although Tiger Walk weight look good. Baffert says Triple Crown winner. Correas hopes will improve the upset. Soon after leaving the Uni- retreat destination,” he said. “Balti- was purchased as a yearling, the he’s confident taking the colt Plank figures Maryland, and horse’s focus. versity of Maryland, where he more is very nice, but 17 miles goal is to develop the horses from named after his 7-year-old son, Sagamore Farm in particular, is as The always confident Plank played football, he took on Nike away is a place as beautiful as any- an even earlier age. Bode, to Baltimore for Satur- good a place as any to breed the won’t predict a victory, but the and Reebok by creating Under place in the country. We’re very “Cradle to grave,” said Tom day’s race. next great horse. other 13 entrants don’t concern him Armour, a sports clothing and proud of it. What is Maryland? Mullikin, the farm’s general man- Baffert, a five-time Preakness “I don’t think there’s anybody – including Kentucky Derby win- accessories company. Business got Maryland is about racing, and if we ager. “The horse is born here. Then winner, is less certain with his that owns the right,” he said. “We ner I’ll Have Another. off to a slow start, but sales ulti- can help revitalize that industry, we raise it, break it, train it and race plans for Liaison, his other haven’t had a Triple Crown winner “We won the Breeders’ Cup two mately rocketed and provided that’s a pretty powerful message.” it on the training track.” Derby entry that finished sixth. in 33 years. What other sport hasn’t years ago with a 46-1 long shot,” Plank with a multimillion-dollar Plank believes Sagamore Farm That training track, by the way, Baffert says he wants to talk with named a legitimate champion in 33 Plank noted. “Nobody thought that empire. is the perfect place to make it hap- is made up primarily of recycled Liaison’s owners before making years? So that is far overdue, and she could do it. But she won. That’s Although he’s passionate about pen. Under Armour shirts. That doesn’t a decision. Classified Online: bgdailynews.com/classifieds • Order an ad o nlinAdse: bgclassified.com Classified Ads Call 783-3232 for customer assistance 204 Land & farms 255 Houses 265 Apartments 265 Apartments 310 TV’s and Stereos 320 Clothing & Jewelry 330 Miscellaneous 1, 2, 3 Bdrms. Luxurious Townhome 27 inch Television with Men’s pants size 40/30. 12 Baby stroller - only asking Near Plano pair dress pants. Polo, Gap, $60. Please call Monday- Located conveniently 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. 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