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 Server2008-05-21T18:45:00Zhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/07/09/same-place-different-name.aspx2008-07-09T21:02:00Z2008-07-09T21:02:00ZFor those of you who have been regular readers and interactive members of Triple Crown Talk, I thank you. The blog has ended for the year, but will return in January when we begin taking a closer look at the contenders for the 2009 Kentucky Derby....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/07/09/same-place-different-name.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9657" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/07/02/all-things-medication-q-amp-a-with-dr-rick-arthur.aspx2008-07-03T01:22:00Z2008-07-03T01:22:00ZDr. Rick Arthur, an expert in veterinary medicince, clears up questions regarding the use of steroids and other illegal medications in horse racing during an exclusive interview....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/07/02/all-things-medication-q-amp-a-with-dr-rick-arthur.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9071" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/27/does-the-punishment-fit-the-crime.aspx2008-06-27T19:12:00Z2008-06-27T19:12:00ZJeremy Rose was given a six-month suspension for a whipping incident at Delaware Park. Was it justified? You be the judge....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/27/does-the-punishment-fit-the-crime.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=8510" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/25/was-it-the-shoe.aspx2008-06-25T20:40:00Z2008-06-25T20:40:00ZBig Brown's dislodged shoe will be speculated forever. The only thing we know for sure is that people will have different opinions......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/25/was-it-the-shoe.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=8187" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/21/tough-beats-an-ongoing-tale-of-betting-heartbreak.aspx2008-06-21T19:58:00Z2008-06-21T19:58:00ZIt hasn't happened in a while, but last week I had one of those devastating defeats that reminded me of tough gambling can be....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/21/tough-beats-an-ongoing-tale-of-betting-heartbreak.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=7904" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/17/where-does-curlin-rank.aspx2008-06-18T02:26:00Z2008-06-18T02:26:00ZIn the minds of many Curlin is undoubtedly the world's best horse. But where does he rank on the list of all-time greats over the past 30 years?...(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/17/where-does-curlin-rank.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=7484" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/12/q-amp-a-with-larry-jones.aspx2008-06-12T18:22:00Z2008-06-12T18:22:00ZIn an exclusive interview, Larry Jones shares his thoughts on Eight Belles, Big Brown, Rick Dutrow Jr., and a few other current topics....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/12/q-amp-a-with-larry-jones.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=7189" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/08/belmont-thoughts-one-day-after.aspx2008-06-08T20:31:00Z2008-06-08T20:31:00ZA few observations from the Belmont Stakes, including Rick Dutrow Jr.'s disappearing act....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/08/belmont-thoughts-one-day-after.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=6474" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/06/belmont-pick-4-selections.aspx2008-06-06T21:42:00Z2008-06-06T21:42:00ZThe late Pick 4 may offer the best value on Belmont's June 7 card......(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/06/belmont-pick-4-selections.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=6265" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/05/take-it-to-the-bank-big-brown-wins-the-triple-crown.aspx2008-06-05T21:08:00Z2008-06-05T21:08:00ZDenis of Cork would be the horse to pull the upset, but the Triple Crown drought will end....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/05/take-it-to-the-bank-big-brown-wins-the-triple-crown.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=6130" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/04/casino-drive-no-thanks.aspx2008-06-04T20:14:00Z2008-06-04T20:14:00ZAsking a horse to compete against the best at a mile and half in only his third career race is not a risk I'm about to take -- especially at short odds....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/06/04/casino-drive-no-thanks.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5925" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/05/30/servis-stays-classy.aspx2008-05-30T18:35:00Z2008-05-30T18:35:00ZDespite disparaging remarks made by Rick Dutrow Jr., Smarty Jones' trainer John Servis is still rooting for Big Brown...(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/05/30/servis-stays-classy.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5583" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/05/28/anak-nakal-triple-crown-spoiler.aspx2008-05-28T18:21:00Z2008-05-28T18:21:00ZIt would certainly be a longshot, but his sire and trainer both have a history of Belmont upsets....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/05/28/anak-nakal-triple-crown-spoiler.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5419" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/05/22/a-plea-to-iavarone-part-2.aspx2008-05-22T16:46:00Z2008-05-22T16:46:00ZAfter speaking with owner Mike Iavarone, I now believe we have a good chance of seeing Big Brown on the racetrack after the Belmont...(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/05/22/a-plea-to-iavarone-part-2.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5156" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspxhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/05/21/a-plea-to-iavarone-let-him-run.aspx2008-05-21T22:45:00Z2008-05-21T22:45:00ZHorse racing desperately needs Big Brown to continue racing beyond the Belmont....(<a href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/triplecrowntalk/archive/2008/05/21/a-plea-to-iavarone-let-him-run.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5045" width="1" height="1">jshandlerhttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/members/jshandler.aspx