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• The Belmont Undercard and Beyond

  It's not quite a Breeders' Cup card, but there is a lot to like on the Belmont undercard. There are some interesting betting races but I am most looking forward to seeing some of my favorite horses in action. True North Handicap Rick Dutrow's... Posted Jun 06 2008, 11:47 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Better Talk Now, Anak Nakal, Soccer, Denis of Cork, Einstein, Tale of Ekati, Big Brown, Casino Drive

• Belmont Post Positions

  I don't believe that post position is usually much of a factor in the Belmont; while in theory Big Brown could get boxed in behind traffic from the 1, he should have enough natural ability to overcome such adversity. However, the strategy in the Belmont... Posted Jun 04 2008, 12:02 PM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, Denis of Cork, Tale of Ekati, Smarty Jones, Big Brown, Casino Drive

• Big Drama

  While much of the news over the long weekend focused on Big Brown's latest quarter crack (Fran's HoofBlog will be getting more details direct from his farrier later in the week, so keep checking for updates), the rumors over who will ride Casino... Posted May 27 2008, 09:57 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, Denis of Cork, Tale of Ekati, Big Brown, Tomcito, Casino Drive, Monastic Springs, The Tin Man

• Kentucky Derby 2008: On the Record

  With the Derby post positions announced (and the Kentucky Derby odds beginning to move), it's time to go on the record. I've been poring over the DRF's PPs for the Derby; I like the Moss Pace Figures version . Here are my conclusions about... Posted May 01 2008, 09:29 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Pyro, Denis of Cork, Einstein, Tale of Ekati, Visionaire, Big Brown, Colonel John

• Derby Data

  Until tomorrow afternoon's post position draw, the only Derby trail action is analyzing (and overanalyzing) the contenders' works and every possible bit of data available, no matter how tangential. To that end, I always look forward to playing... Posted Apr 29 2008, 12:26 PM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Curlin, Hard Spun, Street Sense, Pyro, Denis of Cork, Tale of Ekati, Visionaire, Big Brown, Tomcito, Colonel John

• If the Derby Were This Weekend...

  After a digesting a great weekend of racing with the Dubai World Cup and a fascinating Florida Derby , I have prepared for your reading pleasure the official 'If The Derby Were Saturday' list of who I'd like to see in the starting gate, along... Posted Apr 01 2008, 11:28 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, War Pass, Pyro, Denis of Cork, Tale of Ekati, Big Brown, Tomcito, Chelokee

• Derby Trail Notes

  Pyro became the talk of the Derby trail with his win in the Louisiana Derby last weekend (not to mention his retirement plans ); while his final sweep was impressive to watch, his Beyer was still comparatively low . Alan has some interesting perspective... Posted Mar 11 2008, 12:21 PM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, War Pass, Pyro, Denis of Cork, Tale of Ekati, Visionaire, Big Brown