21.   For the first mile, Lucanin felt well enough.

22.   In the Preakness, he never was worse than fourth and the farthest he was from the lead was four lengths after the first quarter mile.

23.   It was the first indoor mile he ever ran.

24.   Mushers carry passengers for the first miles of the race.

25.   The drama came in the first mile with umpire Mike Sweeney repeatedly ordering the crews apart as they fought for the early, critical advantage.