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ONE-HORSE RACE? `PEGASUS' WILL BE HARD TO BEAT

The Boston Globe (Boston, MA) | May 20, 2000 | Copyright

BALTIMORE - Today's running of the Preakness is all about Fusaichi Pegasus. This may be as close to a one-horse race as you can get.

The big bay, who dominated the Kentucky Derby, has already defeated five of his seven opponents. He hasn't defeated the other two, long shots Snuck In and Hugh Hefner, because he hasn't met them yet.

The consensus seems to be that the only way Fusaichi Pegasus can lose is if he beats himself. Those who were waiting for the high- strung colt to act up in the Derby are still waiting. So, don't expect any overly temperamental displays at the…

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