Triple Crown Talk

Preakness 137 Picks

2012-05-20T15:00:00Z

OK, we're here--my final blog and Preakness picks. ...(read more)

Live Blog - Preakness Day, May 19 at NOON EDT

2012-05-19T15:58:00Z

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a Live Blog at NOON EDT on Preakness Day, May 19....(read more)

Preakness 137: My Final Act

2012-05-14T01:09:00Z

Saturday's Preakness will be bittersweet, since it will be my last......(read more)

Post Derby 138 Thoughts

2012-05-08T16:06:00Z

The top four finishers all ran winning type races......(read more)

Live Blog - Saturday, May 5 at NOON EDT

2012-05-04T15:55:00Z

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra on Derby Day....(read more)

Ky Oaks and Derby Picks

2012-05-04T15:51:00Z

I'm all in on Summer Applause and Union Rags......(read more)

Live Blog - Friday, May 4 at NOON EDT

2012-05-04T14:55:00Z

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra on Kentucky Oaks Day, May 4, to talk Oaks and Derby....(read more)

Four Derby Longshots Worth Considering

2012-05-01T15:23:00Z

They might not win, but they could hit the board at long odds......(read more)

Why They Can/Can't Win

2012-04-26T14:42:00Z

Pros and cons for each of the top 20 Kentucky Derby contenders......(read more)

The Trinniberg Factor

2012-04-24T15:17:00Z

The speed-baller's presence could have a profound effect on Derby 138......(read more)

Poll: Who is Your Preliminary Derby Pick?

2012-04-18T16:36:00Z

Going into the final two major preps last weekend, there were arguably five top Kentucky Derby contenders (Creative Cause, Gemologist, Hansen, I’ll Have Another, and Union Rags) with similar credentials. Had nothing major happened in the Arkansas Derby or Blue Grass, the picture at the top was going to be fairly clear on May 5. But, oh boy, did things take a major turn on Saturday. With Dullahan’s powerful come-from-behind performance over Hansen, and Bodemeister’s dominating, front-running romp...(read more)

Live Blog - Friday, April 20 at NOON

2012-04-17T15:57:00Z

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live, one hour chat this Friday at Noon EDT. Be ready to talk Derby and anything else that's on your mind....(read more)

The Final Round: Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby

2012-04-13T15:33:00Z

Analysis of the last two major Kentucky Derby preps......(read more)

Live Blog - Friday, April 13 at NOON

2012-04-12T15:57:00Z

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live, one hour chat this Friday at Noon EDT. Be ready to talk Derby and anything else that's on your mind....(read more)

Derby Betting: Plenty of Parity at the Top

2012-04-10T16:23:00Z

The Derby favorite could be as high as 6 or 7-1 this year......(read more)

A Tell-Tale Weekend

2012-04-06T14:23:00Z

Three big Kentucky Derby preps are on tap on Saturday from around the country......(read more)

Live Blog - Friday, April 6 at NOON

2012-04-05T15:55:00Z

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live, one hour chat this Friday at Noon EDT. Be ready to talk Derby and anything else that's on your mind....(read more)

Expect the Unexpected

2012-04-04T15:23:00Z

Union Rags' defeat changed the complexion of the 2012 Kentucky Derby......(read more)

All Eyes on Union Rags

2012-03-29T14:51:00Z

A convincing Fla. Derby win will send the star to Louisville with a full bandwagon......(read more)

Derby Sleeper: Prospective

2012-03-23T16:11:00Z

If you like consistent, experienced Derby horses, Prospective fits the bill......(read more)

Final Preps Will Tell the Story

2012-03-21T00:23:00Z

A cheat sheet for the remaining Derby preps......(read more)

Heavy Breathing Enters Derby Picture

2012-03-16T16:45:00Z

Son of Giant's Causeway could get his Derby shot for Pletcher......(read more)

The Derby Trail Runs Through...Tampa?

2012-03-08T17:21:00Z

The Tampa Bay Derby has produced two Derby winners in last five years......(read more)

Five Under the Radar Derby Hopefuls

2012-03-06T17:09:00Z

This weekend's San Felipe and Tampa Bay Derby feature four of them......(read more)

All About the Gotham

2012-03-02T15:42:00Z

Is Hansen worth trying to beat at short odds?...(read more)