Belmont Stakes will be the Test of a champion

    The 155th running of the Belmont Stakes on June 10 will absolutely live up to one of its monikers. Long considered the “Test of a Champion”, this third leg of the Triple Crown series offers some intriguing storylines. Let’s examine a few as nine talented...

Kentucky Derby 149 like 1983 NCAA Final Four

  Don’t be confused by the headline. There is a shred of sanity here, but just remember we said shred. My loyal readers understand that sometimes I like to compare Thoroughbred racing to more mainstream sports in an attempt to hook the everyday sports fan into this...

Pletcher hopes for Derby score with Phi Slama Jama lineup

  Those familiar with the sport realize there are no slam dunks when it comes to winning the Kentucky Derby. There is one trainer from Texas, however, that will be sending a Phi Slama Jama lineup to post on the first Saturday in May. Todd Pletcher is no stranger to...

Kentucky Derby contender rundown

  For guys like me, the day you start thinking about the next Kentucky Derby is the day after the current Kentucky Derby. For the casual sports fan, the time is now as far as considering who you are backing for the world’s most famous horse race. Now that we are about...

Kingsbarns runs like top shelf shine in Louisiana Derby

How does a moonshiner know if his new batch is good? Especially if it is a recipe that has not been tested. Shake it to see how small the bubbles are and of course then a taste test. Kingsbarns came into the March 25 Louisiana Derby unbeaten, but with only two career...