The nearly three decade drought is over. Big Brown takes over after six furlongs, opens up a clear lead, and holds off a very game Denis of Cork by two lengths to win the Belmont Stakes. That is my prediction and although it is the way I see the Belmont unfolding, to back myself up I will also use Denis...

Bill Christine, HorseRaceInsider.com You'll need a scorecard for the 133rd running of the Preakness. Yankee Bravo ? That name sort of rings a bell. Behindatthebar ? Seems familiar. Giant Moon ? I remember him. Vaguely. The Preakness has always been a haven for the Triple Crown's new shooters, but this...

11 a.m. Inspiring Artist Out by section 115, Maureen O’Donnell Lassiter is working hard with her sketch pad. One look up and then down at her paper, you can see her inspiration: the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs . The Louisville native loves the Downs. She’s getting an up-close look today, but often...