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  Ok, before we get into the Belmont recap, let's get this out of the way first: In the much-anticipated Belmont contest, The Blog scored eight (8) and Draynay scored fifteen (15). The Blog wins easily, which means that Draynay is not allowed back on the blog until July 7. I hope you enjoy the countdown ticker at the bottom of the ...

Okay everyone, the votes have been tallied for the Draynay vs. The Blog Belmont Contest. Here goes: The Blog picks: 1) Mine That Bird (128 votes) 2) Charitable Man (95 votes) 3) Summer Bird (61 votes) The third-place voting was very close between Summer Bird and Chocolate Candy, who had 57 votes. Mr. Hot Stuff wound up with 34, just ahead of ...

This particular blog will serve two purposes. We will analyze the Belmont and also give our selections for the Draynay vs. the Blog Contest. On the latter, you have until Friday, June 5 at noon EDT to submit your picks. In the comment section below, please provide your three picks for the Belmont. A consensus will be drawn from everyone's picks ...

Let me start off by saying that I am not one of those who needs to have a potential Triple Crown winner or a super filly going into the Belmont Stakes to remain interested. The Belmont stands on its own. It's one of the greatest races in America and will always be relevant no matter who is in the race. Like many of you reading this, I am an avid ...

It has been more than a year a half since Triple Crown Talk launched, and let me begin by thanking everyone for helping to make this the top horse racing blog on the web. I am consistently impressed at the amount of knowledge and lively discussion that comes across the board. It is much appreciated. As regular followers of this blog know all too ...

Since we have a little lull in the action before the Belmont Stakes takes center stage, I thought it would be a perfect time to make mention of the remarkable Brass Hat, who won the Louisville Handicap yesterday in thrilling fashion. Now 8, Brass Hat had been winless since scoring the Massachusetts Handicap back in September of 2007. Although he ...

With the decision as to whether Rachel Alexandra will run in the Belmont Stakes another five or six days away and the rest of the field still in the process of being assembled, we have plenty of time to revisit this year's race next week. Until then, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at history. My question to you is very simple: ...

Moments after watching Rachel Alexandra hold off Mine That Bird to become the first filly to win the Preakness in 85 years, the first thing that came to my mind was, ''What a great day for horse racing. Boy, did we need a day like this.'' Over the past year this sport has taken a lot of hits. We were due for a day like this. And what a day it ...

From the sale of Rachel Alexandra, to Calvin Borel opting off the Derby winner in favor of the Oaks winner, to the firestorm caused by a pair of owners threatening to block the filly from the Preakness, the past week has certainly sparked a lot of debate. No matter what you opinions are on all of the above, one thing is for sure - this is ...

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. ...