Triple Crown Racing

Jul 12, 2008

Big Brown Versus Spectacular Bid

A loose shoe and a safety pin apparently cost two Triple Crown titles almost thirty years apart. Was Big Brown's shoe, or Spectacular Bid's pin the worst culprit? more...

Jun 12, 2008

Denis of Cork in The Triple Crown

The Harlan's Holiday--Unbridled Girl colt Denis of Cork finished show in the Kentucky Derby and placed in the Belmont Stakes. He's the second best classic 3-year-old. more...

Jun 11, 2008

Belmont Stakes Chart and Facts

The 2008 Belmont Stakes wasn't a celebration of the first Triple Crown champion in 30 years, as 38-1 longshot Da' Tara beat Denis of Cork. Big Brown was eased. more...

Jun 8, 2008

Da' Tara Wires Belmont; Brown Out

Da' Tara, trained by Nick Zito, took a wire to wire trip to victory in the Belmont Stakes, while favorite Big Brown didn't fire. Rick Dutrow was baffled by BB's downfall. more...

Jun 6, 2008

Casino Drive Leads Belmont Charge

If Big Brown's rivals could write the script, they would find the Belmont Stakes wire Saturday ahead of him to spoil yet another Triple Crown championship attempt. more...

Jun 6, 2008

Belmont Defeat Impossible - Dutrow

Richard Dutrow, Jr. says there is "no way" Big Brown can lose his Triple Crown attempt June 7. Trainer Bob Baffert likes Dutrow's situation, one Baffert has lost 3 times. more...

Jun 5, 2008

Prado Gets Casino Drive in Belmont

Edgar Prado has done it before in the Belmont Stakes -- taken out a Triple Crown hopeful, that is. On Saturday, he pilots Casino Drive, Big Brown's biggest rival. more...

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Jun 8, 2008

Desormeaux Gives Up at the Belmont

By: Carroll Trosclair

For Kent Desormeaux, the 2008 Belmont Stakes were to be the crowning achievement of his career, but he gave up on it to protect the horse he called "a friend." more...

May 16, 2008

Winners Of The Triple Crown

By: Karla Reed

The thirty year wait continues as Big Brown (retiring in October 2008 with a career ending injury) is denied membership into this elite group Triple Crown winners. more...

Apr 28, 2008

Horse Racing Triple Crown

By: Carroll Trosclair

No horse has won the Triple Crown since Affirmed did it in 1978 and only 11 have ever won it in the last 89 years. more...

Apr 2, 2007

Derby Prep Race Madness

By: Michael Souza

There are no fewer than thirteen graded stakes scheduled across the country, a handicapper's paradise. more...

Mar 7, 2007

Lousiana Derby Day Preview

By: Michael Souza

Closed last year because of Katrina, the Fair Grounds celebrates it first full season with the best race card in the nation. more...

Mar 4, 2007

Fountain of Youth Results

By: Michael Souza

With one furlong remaining, Scat Daddy overtakes Stormello, Nobiz Like Showbiz and Adore the Gold to win the Fountain of Youth. Scat Daddy solidifies credentials. more...

Mar 2, 2007

Interesting Races This Weekend

By: Michael Souza

While Major Stakes and Handicap Races abound this weekend, minor allowance races also provide excitement and great opportunity. more...

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