His
odds are 30-1, but many horse racing fans are pulling for Patch to win
the Kentucky Derby, even if they aren't putting money on him. The
three-year-old developed an infection in his left eye last year, and
despite treatment,
his eye was ultimately removed.
Patch is not the first one-eyed horse to run for the roses, but in the
internet age, he's the most popular going into the race.
What's even stranger is that
Patch drew post position 20.
That means he'll start on the outside edge of the track, to the right
of all the other horses. Since his left eye is missing, he won't see his
competition. Whether that will help or hinder his performance remains
to be seen, but his team is optimistic. You can keep up with Patch
through
his Twitter account.
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