Triple Crown Talk

May 2009 - Posts

Rachel's Absence Leaves a Void For Casual Fan

• 30 May 2009 3:02 PM
• 562 Comments

Without the filly or a potential Triple Crown winner in the Belmont, the average fan probably won't watch...... Read More

Belmont Contest - Draynay Vs. The Blog

• 28 May 2009 9:46 AM
• 490 Comments

Working together, we can all put an end to Draynay - for a little while... Read More

Old Man Brass Hat Keeps on Truckin'

• 25 May 2009 2:51 PM
• 128 Comments

His win in the Louisiville Handicap was very special to his owners, and to his many fans...... Read More

Poll: What is Your Most Memorable Belmont Stakes?

• 20 May 2009 1:25 PM
• 289 Comments

The last leg of the Triple Crown has produced some high drama over the past 30 years...... Read More

One For the Ages

• 17 May 2009 12:48 AM
• 518 Comments

Rachel Alexandra's Preakness win was truly a great day for racing...... Read More

Preakness Prediction - Rachel Beats the Boys

• 14 May 2009 12:05 PM
• 204 Comments

She has a great chance to become the first filly since 1924 to win the second leg of the Triple Crown...... Read More

Rachel Alexandra Excluded From Preakness? It Could Happen

• 10 May 2009 4:30 PM
• 415 Comments

Well, well, well. Judging by the more than 400 responses on the previous blog, there are very strong opinions regarding Rachel Alexandra. Based on the latest revelations, I cannot wait to see the new responses. Below is an excerpt from interviews done by HRTV with Pioneerof the Nile owner Ahmed Zayat and Mine That Bird co-owner Mark Allen. Basically, the gist of the interviews is that they each plan... Read More

Mixed Emotions in Sale of Rachel Alexandra

• 7 May 2009 11:29 AM
• 435 Comments

It's sad to know that Hal Wiggins loses the exceptional filly, but the good news is that she might run in the final two legs of Triple Crown...... Read More

Kentucky Derby Thoughts - One Day After

• 3 May 2009 11:25 AM
• 379 Comments

Trying to make sense of one of the biggest upsets in Derby history? Look no further than Calvin Borel...... Read More

Kentucky Derby Analysis and Selections

• 1 May 2009 12:57 PM
• 139 Comments

In a wide-open Derby 135, here is a full breakdown of the race...... Read More

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