A couple of years ago, I wrote the back story of Mine That Bird’s amazing Triple Crown journey. Now, with the motion picture “50-1” having its premiere in Albuquerque, N.M. Wednesday, March 19, I have...
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Another Triple Crown season has come and gone, and as usual it did not disappoint. Many of the happenings would have been impossible to predict, however, such as: • A 50-1 shot winning the May 2 Kentucky...
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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,...
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Courtesy of Rob Fundter, The Amateur Capper CHARITABLE MAN WON’T GIVE AWAY THE FINAL TRIPLE CROWN RACE OF 2009 Unfortunately, there will not be a Triple Crown winner for the 26th consecutive year. MINE...
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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...
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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...
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Who will win this year's Belmont? Will Mine That Bird take 2 out of 3? Will it be one of the returnees from the Derby? One of the new shooter? Who will finish last? Now is your chance to see how your picks...
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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...
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