Mexican jockey will be riding I'll Have Another for his shot at the Triple Crown!

Mexican Jockey, Mario Gutierrez

For those of you who don't know, I am a horse-crazy girl. I've got the bug, and I've got it badly. So, I'll be watching the Belmont Stakes Race this Saturday.

This year's Belmont Stakes is especially exciting for two reasons:

1. The phenomenal horse, I'll Have Another, has already won this year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness. (He also won this year's Santa Anita Derby. The horse is on a roll.)
   
   So, he's one race away from winning the Triple Crown! It's been 33 years since Affirmed won the Triple Crown and only 11 horses since that time have been in I'll Have Another's position to win all three races.
2. The background stories in horse racing always make the races even more exciting. I'll Have Another's story is no exception. There are lots of great reasons why I'll Have Another has an outstanding history, but his jockey is quite exceptional. Mario Gutierrez hails from Veracruz, Mexico. He was a relatively unknown in U.S. racing when he mounted long-shot I'll Have Another for the Santa Anita Derby.  Neither the jockey or the horse's trainer had ever won a Triple Crown race. And as they say in racing, the rest is history...

Cheer on Mario Gutierrez and I'll Have Another on Saturday! It's a 1.5 mile race. The longest they have had to run as a team.  Many horses that breeze through the other Derby Races, can't hack the extra distance.


Race Time is 6:40pm EST, 5:40pm PoMo Time.

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Amber Pierce-Schulz is the Broker/Owner of Mayan Riviera Properties, specializing in Puerto Morelos Real Estate and Puerto Morelos Vacation Rentals. We are members of AMPI and Federally Certified Realtors.

Update on Yesterday's Post

Yesterday, I blogged about the recent criticism (by some -- or at least someone) about having tables, etc. in the Puerto Morelos streets near the square, and asked what were your thoughts on the issue as well as the related issue of traffic in the town square.

I just thought I would let you know that I received some comments via email, which I have put into the comments section of the post so that I could share them with everyone.

As with anything else, opinions vary. The majority of responses I received felt that allowing the businesses to pull their tables and wares into the street adds to the charm. But, readers were more divided on whether to block off traffic in the park in the evenings.  Those opposed are sighting parking and limiting options for people with mobility issues.

Interestingly -- and perhaps something that was worth mentioning yesterday -- is that the idea of closing off a town square to traffic in the evening is not a new idea. Many towns and cities in Mexico close off their main plaza to traffic around 5 pm.

Parking would certainly be an issue that would have to be addressed. Although, I would submit that it is an issue already.

Anyway, food for thought.  Just wanted to let you know that you can read through the comments and add your two cents, if you feel so inclined.

Saludos to you all from Puerto Morelos!
Amber




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Amber Pierce-Schulz is the Broker/Owner of Mayan Riviera Properties, specializing in Puerto Morelos Real Estate and Puerto Morelos Vacation Rentals. We are members of AMPI and Federally Certified Realtors.

Puerto Morelos Reef = Calm Waters!

"Why I love the Puerto Morelos Reef" Reason #847: No Big Waves!

This Won't Be You in Puerto Morelos:

The Reef in Puerto Morelos, about 500 meters from the shoreline, breaks the incoming waves -- making Puerto Morelos more like a lake than an ocean.  Great for kiddos! Great for swimming!

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Amber Pierce-Schulz is the Broker/Owner of Mayan Riviera Properties, specializing in Puerto Morelos Real Estate and Puerto Morelos Vacation Rentals. We are members of AMPI and Federally Certified Realtors.