Triple Crown Talk : Big Brown

Smarty vs. Big Brown - an Inside Look

Jason Shandler — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:15:00 GMT

The two near-Triple Crown winners live only a few feet apart at Three Chimneys. See what they had to 'say' last weekend......(read more)

Rachel vs. Zenyatta? Dream On

Jason Shandler — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:49:00 GMT

For a second consecutive year, the two most popular horses will likely not face one another......(read more)

Is Dunkirk the Real Deal?

Jason Shandler — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Many people have the lightly-raced colt as their top Derby horse. The Florida Derby will tell us if he's worthy......(read more)

A Kentucky Derby Fantasy?

Jason Shandler — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Mr. Fantasy is not high on many Derby watchlists yet. But that may change very soon......(read more)

Was It The Shoe?

Jason Shandler — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:40:00 GMT

Big Brown's dislodged shoe will be speculated forever. The only thing we know for sure is that people will have different opinions......(read more)

Q & A With Larry Jones

Jason Shandler — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:22:00 GMT

In an exclusive interview, Larry Jones shares his thoughts on Eight Belles, Big Brown, Rick Dutrow Jr., and a few other current topics....(read more)

Belmont Thoughts - One Day After

Jason Shandler — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:31:00 GMT

A few observations from the Belmont Stakes, including Rick Dutrow Jr.'s disappearing act....(read more)

Belmont Pick 4 Selections

Jason Shandler — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:42:00 GMT

The late Pick 4 may offer the best value on Belmont's June 7 card......(read more)

Take It To The Bank: Big Brown Wins The Belmont

Jason Shandler — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:08:00 GMT

Denis of Cork would be the horse to pull the upset, but the Triple Crown drought will end....(read more)

Casino Drive? No Thanks

Jason Shandler — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:14:00 GMT

Asking 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....(read more)

Servis Stays Classy

Jason Shandler — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:35:00 GMT

Despite disparaging remarks made by Rick Dutrow Jr., Smarty Jones' trainer John Servis is still rooting for Big Brown...(read more)

Anak Nakal: Triple Crown Spoiler?

Jason Shandler — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:21:00 GMT

It would certainly be a longshot, but his sire and trainer both have a history of Belmont upsets....(read more)

A Plea To Iavarone: Part 2

Jason Shandler — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:46:00 GMT

After speaking with owner Mike Iavarone, I now believe we have a good chance of seeing Big Brown on the racetrack after the Belmont...(read more)

A Plea to Iavarone: Let Him Run

Jason Shandler — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:45:00 GMT

Horse racing desperately needs Big Brown to continue racing beyond the Belmont....(read more)

Triple Crown Lock? Hold Your Horses

Jason Shandler — Sun, 18 May 2008 20:46:00 GMT

Big Brown seems to be on his way to our first Triple Crown in 30 years. However, it is by no means a sure thing....(read more)

Preakness Late Pick 4

Jason Shandler — Sat, 17 May 2008 03:15:00 GMT

Here's a stab at the $1 million guarenteed late Pick 4 at Pimlico...(read more)

Preakness Picks

Jason Shandler — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:35:00 GMT

Big Brown should win easily as an odds-on favorite. The challenge is finding horses to fill out your exotics....(read more)

Preakness - Big Payoff Even if Big Brown Wins?

Jason Shandler — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:06:00 GMT

Big Brown will undoubtedly be an odds-on favorite. Based on recent Preakness history, there is still money to be made....(read more)

Derby Thoughts - One Day After

Jason Shandler — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:54:00 GMT

A shout out to Rick Dutrow Jr., overwhelming sadness regarding Eight Belles, and other random thoughts from Kentucky Derby 134....(read more)

Derby Picks

Jason Shandler — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:08:00 GMT

Here is one man's breakdown of Kentucky Derby 134...(read more)

A Fine Line Between Confidence and Arrogance

Jason Shandler — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Less than 10 days before the Kentucky Derby, Big Brown trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. raised more than a few eyebrows with his comments....(read more)

Kentucky Derby Contest

Jason Shandler — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:23:00 GMT

It's free to play and you can win some cool prizes. Check it out here....(read more)

Derby Thoughts - With One Month To Go

Jason Shandler — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:59:00 GMT

Things are starting to shape for the Kentucky Derby. Here is one man's Top 7...(read more)

Don't Crown Big Brown Just Yet

Jason Shandler — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:10:00 GMT

No denying, Big Brown's Florida Derby win was sensational. But let's not hand him the Derby so soon....(read more)

Still Searching For a Big Price?

Jason Shandler — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:56:00 GMT

If you're into Kentucky Derby Futures, you may want to venture onto the web to find the longest shots. I found a couple that you might be interested in...(read more)