Dedicated to handicappers with an interest in chatting about Thoroughbred racing, especially those horses on the Triple Crown trail. The goal is to share as much information as possible, in hopes of helping each other stay ahead of a game that presents plenty of challenges.http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/atom.aspxCommunity Server2009-05-17T00:48:00Zhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/07/02/july-4th-plays.aspx2009-07-02T20:37:00Z2009-07-02T20:37:00ZSelections from around the country......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/07/02/july-4th-plays.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=56981" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/30/firenze-the-best-horse-i-never-knew-about.aspx2009-06-30T17:37:00Z2009-06-30T17:37:00ZIt took an old picture for me to learn more about this incredible filly......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/30/firenze-the-best-horse-i-never-knew-about.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=56530" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/25/rachel-vs-zenyatta-dream-on.aspx2009-06-25T16:49:00Z2009-06-25T16:49:00ZFor a second consecutive year, the two most popular horses will likely not face one another......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/25/rachel-vs-zenyatta-dream-on.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=55663" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/23/q-amp-a-with-zenyatta-trainer-john-shirreffs.aspx2009-06-23T18:58:00Z2009-06-23T18:58:00ZThe undefeated mare goes for 11th consecutive win this weekend......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/23/q-amp-a-with-zenyatta-trainer-john-shirreffs.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=55175" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/17/under-the-lights.aspx2009-06-17T19:36:00Z2009-06-17T19:36:00ZFor the first time ever, Churchill Downs is offering night racing. What do you think?...(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/17/under-the-lights.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=54299" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/12/rachel-revisited-a-candid-interview-with-hal-wiggins.aspx2009-06-12T17:40:00Z2009-06-12T17:40:00ZRachel Alexandra's first trainer answers questions about his rollercoaster ride......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/12/rachel-revisited-a-candid-interview-with-hal-wiggins.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=53416" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/11/who-will-prove-to-be-the-season-s-best-3-year-old.aspx2009-06-11T16:34:00Z2009-06-11T16:34:00ZRachel Alexandra may have the edge right now, but there is a long way to go......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/11/who-will-prove-to-be-the-season-s-best-3-year-old.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=53132" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/07/draynay-ban.aspx2009-06-07T14:43:00Z2009-06-07T14:43:00ZIn what turned out to be one of the oddest Triple Crown seasons in recent memory, I guess it was only fitting that a longshot from previously obscure connections won the Belmont in an unusual fashion. And he did it in only his fifth start. Don't forget, this colt didn't even make his racing debut until March 1. That is crazy....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/07/draynay-ban.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=52224" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/05/belmont-contest-picks-are-in.aspx2009-06-05T16:12:00Z2009-06-05T16:12:00ZCheck out who the Blog and Draynay selected. Also, see the late Pick 4 ticket I put together......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/05/belmont-contest-picks-are-in.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=51910" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/03/belmont-analysis-and-contest-entries.aspx2009-06-03T18:52:00Z2009-06-03T18:52:00ZSee my Belmont picks and make your selections for the contest......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/06/03/belmont-analysis-and-contest-entries.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=51445" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/30/rachel-s-absence-leaves-a-void-for-casual-fan.aspx2009-05-30T19:02:00Z2009-05-30T19:02:00ZWithout the filly or a potential Triple Crown winner in the Belmont, the average fan probably won't watch......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/30/rachel-s-absence-leaves-a-void-for-casual-fan.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=50470" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/28/belmont-contest-draynay-vs-the-blog.aspx2009-05-28T13:46:00Z2009-05-28T13:46:00ZWorking together, we can all put an end to Draynay - for a little while...(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/28/belmont-contest-draynay-vs-the-blog.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=49764" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/25/old-man-brass-hat-keeps-on-truckin.aspx2009-05-25T18:51:00Z2009-05-25T18:51:00ZHis win in the Louisiville Handicap was very special to his owners, and to his many fans......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/25/old-man-brass-hat-keeps-on-truckin.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=49328" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/20/poll-what-is-your-most-memorable-belmont-stakes.aspx2009-05-20T17:25:00Z2009-05-20T17:25:00ZThe last leg of the Triple Crown has produced some high drama over the past 30 years......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/20/poll-what-is-your-most-memorable-belmont-stakes.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=48236" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/17/one-for-the-ages.aspx2009-05-17T04:48:00Z2009-05-17T04:48:00ZRachel Alexandra's Preakness win was truly a great day for racing......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2009/05/17/one-for-the-ages.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=47160" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspx