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Tough Beats - An Ongoing Tale of Gambling Heartbreak

For those of you who followed my blog when I was writing for another racing Web site, you may recall a couple of my popular "tough beat" posts. You know, those betting nightmare stories that come around every so often - getting nosed out on a huge ticket, taken down on an objection, locked at the window...

Posted to Triple Crown Talk (Weblog) by jshandler on 06-21-2008
Preakness - Big Payoff Even if Big Brown Wins?

Hey boys, anybody out there ready to talk some Preakness? After the week that racing fans had to endure, I know I am. Let's get right to it. With only a week left until the second leg of the Triple Crown, the obvious question is: Can anyone challenge Big Brown? As it looks now, the Derby champ should...

Posted to Triple Crown Talk (Weblog) by jshandler on 05-10-2008
Derby Picks

Well, we are finally here. Time to make Derby selections. Considering the inconsistency of many of the top 3-year-olds, inexperience of some of the contenders (mainly Big Brown), and trying to decipher how these synthetic track horses will run on the Churchill dirt, this year's handicapping challenge...

Posted to Triple Crown Talk (Weblog) by jshandler on 05-01-2008
How Do You Bet the Derby?

After hearing much of the public opinion and reviewing the comments on this blog, it is fair to say that most of us disagree on who will win the Kentucky Derby. In fact, admitting that we disagree is probably the only thing we will agree on! With that being said, let's turn our attention for a moment...

Posted to Triple Crown Talk (Weblog) by jshandler on 04-26-2008
Q & A With Bob Baffert

Okay, so three-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert does not have anyone on this year's Classic trail, so far. But thanks to Indian Blessing, he does have the best 3-year-old filly in the nation. Undefeated in five starts, the 2007 juvenile champion will look to continue her domination March...

Posted to Triple Crown Talk (Weblog) by jshandler on 02-29-2008
I'm a Sucker for the Future (Wager)

As I made my way out to Keeneland to bet Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Feb. 10, I couldn't help but think about what a guilty pleasure it is. In between thoughts of cashing a huge ticket on May 3, I tried to fight off all the reasons why I should not "waste" money on this ultimate longshot...

Posted to Triple Crown Talk (Weblog) by jshandler on 02-10-2008

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