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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown could be missing 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and other co-stars, quashing hopes for a rematch after the thrilling three-way photo finish in the milestone race.

Trainer Kenny McPeek and the horse's ownership wouldn't commit to whether the colt would race in the 149th Preakness on May 18 in Baltimore, which requires a quick two-week turnaround. Mystik Dan will travel to Saratoga, New York, before they decide whether to enter him in the 1 3/16-mile Preakness.

"We're not committed to the Preakness, not yet," McPeek said Sunday morning outside his barn on Churchill Downs' back side. "I ran him back once in two weeks, and it completely backfired on me. ... So we'll just watch him over the next week. It'll be one of those [situations] where we'll probably take it up to the last minute.

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Saratoga Race Course, the picturesque track in upstate New York, will host the Triple Crown's final jewel for the next three years while Belmont Park is being reconstructed. The Belmont has also been shortened to 1¼ miles, matching the distance in the Derby that Mystik Dan won by a nose over Sierra Leone and Japan-bred Forever Young in the closest three-way finish since 1947.

The five-week gap follows a more normal race schedule for many thoroughbreds, and some trainers might opt to head to Saratoga to acclimate horses sooner.

Trainer Chad Brown said Sierra Leone will skip the Preakness and leave Monday to train at Saratoga and run the Belmont. Considering how much it took for Sierra Leone to navigate other horses and chase down Mystik Dan before falling a nose short at the wire, rest sounds necessary.

"He's a real laid-back horse but, when we brought him out, was a little more tired than he normally is after his races," Brown said. "I think giving him the five weeks to the Belmont is definitely the right thing to do."

Louisville-born trainer Brad Cox is watching Catching Freedom (fourth) and Just A Touch (20th) before deciding their next steps. Forever Young and fellow Japan-bred T O Password (fifth) will head home Tuesday.

That could leave the Preakness without some Derby star power at first glance, though it won't lack for plotlines with a number of well-rested horses expected to compete at Pimlico Race Course.

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert could have two entrants as he seeks to follow up National Treasure's victory there last spring. He trains Santa Anita Derby runner-up Imagination and Arkansas Derby winner Muth, who missed the Derby after failed legal attempts by owner Amr Zedan to get him in despite Baffert's suspension by Churchill Downs through the end of 2024.

As McPeek and Mystik Dan's owners ponder a decision, he and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. basked in a wash of congratulations for a Derby victory that put them in exclusive company.

Saturday's win helped both claim rare weekend sweeps of the Derby and the Kentucky Oaks for fillies. McPeek is just the third trainer to do that and the first since Ben Jones (who did it twice) in 1952, while Hernandez is the eighth rider to achieve the feat and the first since Hall of Famer and fellow Louisiana native Calvin Borel in 2009.

Mystik Dan stood unfazed as a cluster of onlookers took photos and selfies while workers bathed him outside the barn. He was then draped with the winner's blanket before being led back to his stall with a WWE-style title belt lying on an outer wall. Oaks-winning filly Thorpedo Anna also made a brief appearance and soaked in the attention.

Hernandez is preparing for his own life-changing spotlight after claiming the sport's marquee race. He dined with his family after the Derby but didn't sleep much, a routine that figures to go on for the next few days amid a flood of interview requests. At some point he hopes to get his mind around all that has happened, but he already has a response ready.

"When somebody asks what my profession is, I'm able to tell them I'm a professional jockey," he said. "And then the first question they normally ask is, 'Have you ever won the Kentucky Derby?' I can say that now."

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Classic 1939 Packards Are Beautiful Cars But Terrible Swimmers

If you want to show off your prized classic car, a slick photo shoot is a must. Whether you line up on a twisty mountain pass to snap the shots, an abandoned automotive plant that may be from the same era as your car, or a boat ramp offering idyllic view out over a lake, shots like this are sure to make your classic really pop. If you decide the boat ramp is your ideal photo setting, make sure your brakes are in tip top condition before parking up near any large body of water, or disaster could strike.

Sadly, that’s what one California classic car fan found out this week, when they parked up their 1939 Packard sedan for a photo shoot on the side of a lake. While the car was in prime position for its moment in the sun, the came free from its earthly shackles and rolled into the lake below, report Mercury News.

The car, which could be worth as much as $40,000, rolled off a boat ramp in Canyon Lake and into the water below. It ended up in about 20-feet of water and fully submerged, risking its interior, electrics and engine. As Mercury News explains:

The Fire Department received a call from the property owners association just before 8 a.m.

Security workers had noticed an oily sheen on the Riverside County reservoir and reviewed surveillance video for clues. They saw the Packard disappear beneath the surface, Canyon Lake Fire Chief Jeff LaTendresse said.

Canyon Lake firefighters noticed bubbles as well as oil and, worried that someone was inside, requested assistance from Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department and the Riverside County sheriff’s dive team.

When the car’s owner arrived on the scene to see their car up to its roof in lake water, firefighters told Mercury News that they were “very emotional” at the sight. The owner also explained to officers that the car was empty, so a planned water rescue mission from the fire service was called off.

This meant firefighters just had to focus on retrieving the car from its new watery home, which reportedly took “several hours.” In the process, officers needed to address an oil spill on the lake, so the local water company was notified, reports Canyon Lake Insider.

Booms had to be put up around the spill to contain the oil, which further complicated the removal of the car. However, it was soon hauled out of the water and taken off for inspectors to analyze the damage. There were no reports of injury through the whole ordeal.

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PSA: Don't put your Steam Deck in the washing machine — and other cautionary tales

The Steam Deck is a major gaming purchase. You've already sat and agonized over your choice between the Steam Deck or ROG Ally, made your decision and saved the $399+ to lay down on some serious gaming tech, and one would hope you're going to look after it. Unfortunately for some Steam Decks, their lives are brought to a premature demise by absent-minded owners or those eager to experiment by taking it apart like Dr Frankenstein. From getting mixed in the wash, to run over, to being chewed up by puppies — here are the 7 dumbest things people have done to their Steam Decks. 

1. The Steam Deck that turned in a chew toy

"And I'd do it again"

I hope the triggers were delicious

If anyone has had the responsibility of rearing a puppy, you'll know all too well the agony of losing items to sporadic chewing sessions, though when I had my own dog, the primary victims of his ruthless chomping were laundry items, specifically underwear, like socks. Fortunately, I've never lost anything as expensive as an entire Steam Deck, unlike this poor fellow on Reddit 'GegeTheGreat' who left his Steam Deck on charge to have a shower and came out to his puppy Pebbles having a veritable feast of triggers, bumpers and backplate. Perhaps the funniest part of this Reddit story is the photos show a dog who definitely wants second helpings. Perhaps he'll order a Steam Deck OLED for a premium version of the meal?

2. The Steam Deck that got dropped on a highway

Valve's RMA process for Steam Deck's is pretty thorough and easy to use, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't cover having your Steam Deck thrown from a moving vehicle, let alone a motorcycle. Unfortunately in this guys case, losing his Steam Deck from his bag while out on a motorcycle ride resulted in more than just a loose trigger. He now has his own very expensive jigsaw puzzle. 

3. No, you can't put the Steam Deck in the washing machine

There are certain well known sacred commandments of laundry, passed down from generation to generation. Delicates shalt not go in the tumble dryer, red socks shalt not tango with the virginal white shirts, and thou shalt not mix your dark wash denim with $400 electronics. Unfortunately, this Steam Deck met the spin cycle head-on when its owner absentmindedly shoved it inside a washing machine amongst a bundle of clothes. Pocket_rip on Reddit said of their ordeal, "Tried to hide my Steam Deck in a wash load while carrying it through a rough part of town, forgot I hid it when going to put my clothes in the machine and washed my steam deck. No, it does not work anymore. It does, however, smell like Lavender now." Somehow, I think this will need more than one bag of rice to fix.  

4. Steam Deck screws, the only thing that isn't better stripped.

This scenario is a little less dramatic than the others, but I'm including as a cautionary tale. While it's a relatively simple process to replace the back plate on a Steam Deck or remove to upgrade the innards, the screws on the LCD model are an absolute pain in the deck and you can find yourself stripping the head incredibly easily if you don't approach the task slowly and use the correct tools. I've managed to do this myself and rescue with a rubber band on the end of a screwdriver, but this owner went to far in their quest while trying to upgrade the SSD of their Steam Deck. Even if Valve asked users not to do this. Not only did they strip the screw head, they tried to better the situation with wire cutters, and then a drill. "I thought the wire cutters could make like a hole to loosen up the screw until it falls out." While you can almost guarantee a weekly 'stripped screw' post on the Steam Deck subreddit, Valve has thankfully replaced the screws on the OLED model for Torx type, which makes disassembly and reassembly a much less painful process. 

5. The Steam Deck that took a steamy bath, and survived!

An oldie but a goodie, and a great example of why Homer Simpson was a wise man indeed when he declared "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems." This Steam Deck owner dropped their handheld in the bath, and no they didn't drown their sorrows in a bottle or two of Chenin Blanc, they took the entire Deck apart and cleaned itl, bringing it back from the dead in a miracle not seen since Jesus turned water into 99.9% isopropyl alcohol. At least that's how I remember that story.  

No, seriously, this guy took the entire Steam Deck to pieces and, in two hours, cleaned each part in 99% alcohol, put it back together, and it actually worked. An interesting tale for anyone interested in fixing their own electronics. The age-old advice of dunking your wet electronics into a bag of rice can actually damage your stuff further with rice dust, so it's always good to have a bottle of isopropyl alcohol (less than $10 on Amazon) in the house for cleaning gadgets. I wouldn't go as far as diligently cleaning a whole Steam Deck, but I've saved a couple of Xbox controllers with a similar method. 

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6. The Steam Deck that was crushed "tis but a scratch"

The Steam Deck is a sturdy handheld, but perhaps not so sturdy it can withstand being ran over by a truck, as this person found out the hard way. They left their backpack leaning on the tyre of a truck to help a buddy reverse and the rest is history. There's only so much a screen protector can do afterall. 

7. The Steam Deck that died in the name of vanity

It would be remiss of me to mention all of these unfortunate Steam Deck mishaps without also mentioning my own stupidity and how I destroyed my Steam Deck in the name of aesthetics. Don't let my tale put you off from customization completely, as fitting a new backplate to your Steam Deck is relatively painless (as long as you don't strip a screw as above), but the front plate requires a level of technical prowess that I don't possess. If you're confident taking apart a Steam Deck and not completely destroying it, more power to you. In my case, the Steam Deck screen was destroyed beyond repair. I'll never know what went wrong, but the hairdryer probably did it. In any case, I now have a new Steam Deck that will never know terror like my first, no matter how much I want to fit JSAUX RGB lights to it.

Jen is a News Writer for Windows Central, focused on all things gaming and Microsoft. Anything slaying monsters with magical weapons will get a thumbs up such as Dark Souls, Dragon Age, Diablo, and Monster Hunter. When not playing games, she'll be watching a horror or trash reality TV show, she hasn't decided which of those categories the Kardashians fit into. You can follow Jen on Twitter @Jenbox360 for more Diablo fangirling and general moaning about British weather. 

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SHANGHAI — Zhou Guanyu's Chinese fans hope the country's first and only Formula One driver can shrug off a poor run of form and shine on his home debut to answer the critics who view his passport as the predominant reason he has a drive.

Sauber's Zhou, who races in Shanghai this week in China's first grand prix since 2019, has failed to score in the season's first four races but local supporters remain positive.

Having a Chinese driver is a boon for F1 and its owner Liberty Media who see the world's second-largest country as a key market. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has said in the past that China could ultimately host two races.

"That Zhou is a Chinese driver is definitely relevant to his team choosing him," said Li Qixiang, a F1 fan from Shanghai and chemistry teacher with tickets for Sunday's race.

"His personal performance is quite controversial among his fans. His potential is recognized but it's hard to say how he really ranks compared with the other drivers. If his car is good, he may perform better."

Zhou enjoyed a relatively successful junior career, winning races in the feeder Formula 2 series in 2021 and against a competitive field which included current McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, who finished on the podium twice as a rookie last year.

The Chinese driver has qualified last over the past three races.

"Zhou Guanyu's ability to improve his qualifying has reached an imminent juncture. I am really looking forward to seeing Zhou get tough in front of his home fans in Shanghai," wrote one Chinese commentator on social media platform Xiaohongshu.

The 24-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, with Sauber due to become the factory Audi team in 2026 and uncertainty about the future lineup.

The German manufacturer has ambitious goals and has also been linked to race winners like Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, who is looking for a seat for next season when seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton replaces him.

Many of Zhou's supporters lay the blame for his lack of success on Swiss-based Sauber, who have been midfield battlers for decades on a far smaller budget than manufacturer rivals.

"My expectations are a bit low for Shanghai, to be honest. Zhou Guanyu will only get one practice session to get used to the track ... I feel he might not even make it into the second part of qualifying," wrote another Chinese fan on Xiaohongshu.

The Chinese Grand Prix is also the first sprint race of the season, with just one practice session before sprint qualifying on Friday and that 100km race on Saturday before regular qualifying. 

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$15.6 Million Pueblo Revival Home Sits In The Shadow Of Phoenix’s Camelback Mountain

A nearly century-old home on seven acres of unspoiled desert in one of Phoenix, Arizona’s most desirable neighborhoods—the base of Camelback Mountain—has hit the market.

Called the Thomas Clements House for its original owner, the 1928 residence was designed by architect H.H. Green. In the 1940s, it was sold to William Benton, an ad executive, university administrator, diplomat and senator from Connecticut. In addition to his diplomatic duties, Benton also served as the United States publisher for the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1943 until his death in 1973.

The Pueblo Revival-style home sits on seven acres at the base of Phoenix's Camelback Mountain.

Benton entertained frequently at the house, located in the Arcadia neighborhood, with guests that included architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright designed a fountain that remains on the property. The famed architect started building his own winter home, Taliesin West, now a UNESCO World Heritage site and National Historic Landmark, in 1937 in Scottsdale.

“Homes built in the 1920s are considered old in the Phoenix area,” says listing agent Libby Cohen of RETSY. “But this area, the base of Camelback Mountain, was not an area where a lot of homes were being built. There’s just a handful of homes built at the time, and a majority of them are gone.”

The 1928 home was designed by architect H.H. Green and once owned by William Benton, a former U.S. ... [+] Senator and U.S. publisher for the Encyclopedia Britannica.

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The original Arcadia neighborhood was designed with an underground irrigation system that allowed early residents to plant orange groves and lawns, providing a lush backdrop to the rambling ranch homes on quiet streets. The leafy effect, in sharp contrast to the surrounding desert, quickly became popular.

Restored and modernized by its current owners, the home at 4556 North 56th Street, located right on the boundary of the old Arcadia, bridges past and present.

Over the last 80 years, the 6,403-square-foot residence has had one owner.

The low-slung house on a large lot was built in the Pueblo Revival architectural style, which borrows elements from Native American pueblos and Spanish Colonial designs. It has changed hands just once in the past 80 years.

The property carries a price tag of $15.65 million. “This was a grand home when it was built and actually still is,” Cohen says.

The current owners enlisted Scottsdale-based architect John Douglas, builder Greg Hunt of GM Hunt ... [+] and Austin-based Ten Eyck Landscape Architects to remodel and restore the estate.

The six-bedroom house with 6,403 square feet remains true to its stylistic roots. It has high ceilings, arched entryways outlined with dark wood panels, plaster walls, a wraparound, screened patio and concrete floors.

The current owners bought the home in the 1990s after it had fallen into disrepair. They embarked on a major restoration and renovation with Scottsdale-based architect John Douglas, who specializes in cultural architecture and refurbishment; builder and remodeler Greg Hunt of GM Hunt; and Ten Eyck Landscape Architects based in Austin, Texas.

High ceilings, thick beams and plaster walls are among features of note.

Inside, a kitchen with granite countertops and custom cabinetry, upgraded en-suite bathrooms, hardwood and stone flooring and a family room that opens to the kitchen were added.

The outdoor area was also revamped. The natural desert acreage is punctuated with palo verde, saguaros, prickly pear and creosote. There’s also groomed cactus gardens, vegetable gardens, a grassy yard, fruit trees, a rose garden and a swimming pool.

A wall of built-ins surround large picture windows in the home's office/den.

The property also has a tennis court and a rooftop deck with 360-degree views of Camelback and the surrounding desert. Elsewhere on the property is a separate one-bedroom guesthouse.

The location feels remote, but it has the added advantage of being close to the airport, as well as restaurants and shops in Phoenix and Scottsdale. It also stands between two historic hotels, The Phoenician and Royal Palms Resort and Spa.

French doors open the interior to a large screened patio lined with Saltillo tile.

Prospective buyers could keep the property as is or sell off parcels to be developed (it’s zoned residential). Also, a developer could come in and raze the existing home and divide the land into parcels. “Our hope is someone is going to see the value of hanging on to the acreage and enjoy the beautiful home and the grounds,” Cohen says.

Cohen shares the listing with Polly Wintergalen, also with RETSY.

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The property also has a tennis court and a detached guest house.

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