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Parlaying the Triple Crown: Time for a Change?

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 7 days ago

As usual the week after the Belmont Stakes, I’m suffering from Triple Crown Letdown. I always enjoy the time of year when our sport is most in the mainstream spotlight. Friends and family tune... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Weekend Recap: Palace Malice Stuns in Belmont Win

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 9 days ago

This weekend put closure on the 2013 triple crown with yet another year gone by without a triple crown winner. 36 years and counting. This year, we didn’t even have a horse with a chance at claiming the elusive prize. Not all was bad news.... Read More...

Palace Malice, Persistence Make ‘Great Moment’ for Campbell

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 9 days ago

Pete Vuckovich will never make the Baseball Hall of Fame for what he did on the playing field: 93 wins, 69 losses, a career earned run average of 3.66. But he’s already in the sports cliché Hall of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Pedigree is Key to 2013 Belmont Stakes Success

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 13 days ago

Over the last 13 years, 10 Belmont Stakes winners had sires who won or placed well in a 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 miles during their careers. It’s not rocket science to determine that pedigree is essential to the success in this sport, but to... Read More...

Lamoreaux: Belmont Cause for Celebration, Not Despair

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 13 days ago

The theories abound, they are limitless really, of the failure for the 35th year in a row to have a Triple Crown winner. They’re breeding for speed now — not endurance; the series has too... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

So Who Are the Top Three Year Olds in 2013?

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 28 days ago

It’s been an interesting ride from the beginning of the year, along the Derby trail and now 2/3 the way through the Triple Crown. With the incredible run by Orb in the Kentucky Derby, then the upset win by Oxbow in the Preakness Stakes it... Read More...

The Flying Orb: Hope, Disappointment, and the Triple Crown

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 29 days ago

In the days leading up to Saturday’s Preakness, Orb seemed to morph from Kentucky Derby winner into a mythical creature with wings. In the eyes of many, he would fly past the Preakness field... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Stevens, Oxbow Go Wire to Wire, Upset Preakness

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 32 days ago

There will be no Triple Crown winner in 2013. Under 50-year-old jockey Gary Stevens, Oxbow led the 138th running of Saturday’s $1-million Preakness Stakes throughout and defeated Itsmyluckyday... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

2013 Preakness Stakes is Orb’s to Lose

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 36 days ago

Winning the triple crown has been a daunting task for any horse over the past 35 years since Affirmed won all three legs back in 1978. Several horses have won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, only to be heart-broken in the Belmont Stakes. Three... Read More...

2013 Preakness Stakes is Orb’s to Lose

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 36 days ago

Orb Gives Shug First Kentucky Derby Win

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 45 days ago

So let’s put this to rest that nice guys always finish last. Nice guys do finish 1st! Claude McGaughey, who many around the sport call him “Shug”, has been training horses for over three decades. He’s won every top graded stakes race imaginable except for... Read More...

Jockey Historical Stats at the Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 48 days ago

It’s amazing to see so many great jockeys from all over the country be humbled by one single race. Over their careers, top jockeys win multiple graded stakes races from various race tracks. However, as you will see, the same jockeys just can’t seem to... Read More...

Trainers Historical Stats at the Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 49 days ago

Here is a list of trainers who will have their horses ready for the 2013 Kentucky Derby this Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at Churchill Downs. The 139th running of the “Run for the Roses“ will feature a select few hall of fame trainers, future hall... Read More...

Day 8: 2013 Kentucky Derby Feature – Will Take Charge

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 50 days ago

The 8th horse in our one feature a day leading up to the 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2013 is Will Take Charge. Will Take Charge – Trainer D. Wayne Lukas – Owner Willis Horton The chestnut colt by Unbridled’s Song... Read More...

Day 7: 2013 Kentucky Derby Feature – Overanalyze

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 51 days ago

The 7th horse in our one feature a day leading up to the 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is Overanalyze. Overanalyze – Trainer Todd Pletcher – Owner Repole Stable This Dixie Union colt had a successful debut to his career taking a five furlongs... Read More...

Day 6: 2013 Kentucky Derby Feature – Vyjack

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 53 days ago

The 6th horse in our one feature a day leading up to the 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is Vyjack. Vyjack – Trainer Rudy Rodriguez – Owner Pick Six Racing (David Wilkenfeld) Another son of Into Mischief comfortably won both of his starts as... Read More...

Day 5: 2013 Kentucky Derby Feature – Java’s War

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 54 days ago

The 5th horse in our one feature a day leading up to the 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is Java’s War. Java’s War – Trainer Kenneth McPeek – Owners Charles Fipke The 2nd colt in this field is also from the late sire War... Read More...

Day 4: Kentucky Derby Feature – Revolutionary

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 55 days ago

The 4th horse in our one feature a day leading up to the 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is Revolutionary. Revolutionary – Trainer Todd Pletcher – Owners Winstar Farms He finished 3rd in his debut at Saratoga last September after getting hammered at the... Read More...

Stats & History Go Against Two Year Old Champion

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 142 days ago

It’s an interesting phenomenon why two year old male Eclipse Award winners don’t experience similar success at three as they did at the age of two. Some go on to win graded stakes races, but it’s quite rare for them to win the Kentucky Derby... Read More...

The sideshow’s over, time for the main event

European Racing | Thoroughbred Owner and Breeder Magazine | 264 days ago

Camelot's Triple Crown bid falters but Frankel can still put the seal on a superb season more » Read More...

Union Rags Back on Top with Belmont Stakes Win

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 374 days ago

Union Rags wins the Belmont Stakes! Has he come full circle? Well, not quite. However it is very close. Last year, The Michael Matz trained colt broke his maiden first time out at Delaware Park. Won the Three Chimneys Saratoga Special Stakes (G2) at Saratoga... Read More...

Amid Drama, History At Stake for I’ll Have Another

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 377 days ago

The horse racing World talked about the potential for I’ll Have Another to capture the triple crown for the first time in 34 years after his improbable win in the Kentucky Derby on May 5th. His big run down the middle of the stretch to... Read More...

May 2012 Graded Stakes Winners Recap

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 380 days ago

The sport of horse racing got a much needed media boost in May with the emergence of Southern California colt I’ll Have Another. His winning streak of four which now includes the Kentucky Derby and Preakness is in the National spotlight as he put himself... Read More...

Portents good for Triple Crown bid

European Racing | Thoroughbred Owner and Breeder Magazine | 381 days ago

Camelot following in the footsteps of Nijinsky would be the perfect tribute to his late sire Montjeu more » Read More...

Remembering Secretariat’s Triple Crown of 1973

Michael Compton | 385 days ago

Virginia-bred Secretariat produced a remarkable run through the 1973 Triple Crown, not only becoming the ninth horse in history to do so but setting records in each leg of the prestigious series. Those that witnessed his Triple Crown run that year sa... Read More...

Kentucky Derby and Preakness Winners, Triple Crown

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 392 days ago

Which Group Will I’ll Have Another Join? It’s a long line of horses who won just a single triple crown race. The line shortens quite a bit for those who have won two of the three. And as you know, the list of those who... Read More...

American Triple Crown bid is on

European Racing | Thoroughbred Owner and Breeder Magazine | 395 days ago

I’ll Have Another bags another Classic in the Preakness more » Read More...

I’ll Have Another Impresses Again in Preakness Stakes

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 395 days ago

Despite winning the Santa Anita Derby and Kentucky Derby, I’ll Have Another was still the second choice to the betting public for the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes. Derby runner-up Bodemeister was bet down as the 8/5 favorite. Why? Bodemeister ran one of the... Read More...

2012 Preakness Stakes Entries, Analysis, Picks

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 397 days ago

137th Running of the Preakness Stakes is set for Saturday, May 19th at Pimlico Race Course. A field of 11 three year old colts will for the second leg of the triple crown. Preakness Stakes – Pimlico – 1 3/16 miles – Dirt – $1,000,000... Read More...

Who do you think will win the Preakness Stakes?

Michael Compton | 397 days ago

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History of Derby Winners in Preakness Stakes

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 400 days ago

It’s only been 3 years since a Kentucky Derby winner also won the Preakness Stakes. That was Big Brown in 2008. This back to back feat has happened seven times since 1997. It occurred three times in a row twice since 1997. So it’s not... Read More...

Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby recap

2012 Triple Crown | 442 days ago

Jon & Joel analyze the results of the Florida and Louisiana Derbies, and opine on the impact each will have on the Kentucky Derby trail. Can the disappointments from Union Rags, El Padrino and others be reversed next month? Who is now lacking in graded money and in jeopardy of missing the Run for the Roses? Watch it. [...] Read More...

Rebel Stakes recap

2012 Triple Crown | 457 days ago

Jon and Joel discuss three key races from the weekend, including the Rebel Stakes (G2). Which of the 3 winners – Secret Circle, Gemologist and Street Life – move up the TCI Top 10? You may be surprised. Read More...

Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe preview

2012 Triple Crown | 468 days ago

Jon and Joel check in with Brisnet.com handicapper Ed DeRosa, and fill you in on everything to look for in this weekend’s key Kentucky Derby preps on both coasts, including the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe. Watch it. Comment. TCI Top Ten through 3/5/2012 1 Union Rags Clear-cut Derby favorite has yet to show [...] Read More...

Gotham Stakes preview

2012 Triple Crown | 475 days ago

Jon & Joel talk about the recent attrition on the Kentucky Derby trial, and bring in Brisnet’s Ed DeRosa to help break down Saturday’s Gotham Stakes. Read More...

Let’s Get Serious

2012 Triple Crown | 481 days ago

Jon & Joel preview a serious weekend of Kentucky Derby preps, headlined by Sunday’s Fountain of Youth. The guys discuss what to expect from early Derby fave Union Rags in his seasonal debut, along with the Pletcher duo – Algorithms and Discreet Dancer. They talk El Padrino, the rest of the Risen Star cast and [...] Read More...

Maiden Madness

2012 Triple Crown | 485 days ago

Jon & Joel talk about the continuation of new shooters onto the Kentucky Derby trail, and interview the owner that potentially holds the strongest hand in this year’s Kentucky Derby picture. Read More...

Who’s Taking the Money?

2012 Triple Crown | 488 days ago

The TCI guys take a look at betting trends in the Derby Future Wager pools, and also preview the major preps in California and Arkansas this Presidents Day weekend. Read More...

More Young Guns

2012 Triple Crown | 492 days ago

Quick recap of the Hutcheson S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park and several other races that produced more Young Guns on the Kentucky Derby Trail. Is it too late for a maiden winner to make it to the Kentucky Derby? Wait till you see what Bob Baffert thinks. Read More...

Fast-Paced Derby Snapshot

2012 Triple Crown | 496 days ago

The TCI boys quickly catch you up on the progress of major Triple Crown contenders yet to make their 3-year-old debuts, and tell you where they will likely surface. They also discuss a couple of races this weekend that could have an impact on the Triple Crown Trail. Read More...

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