By Ray Paulick No horse has ever done what Exceller did 30 years ago when he defeated two Triple Crown winners, Seattle Slew and Affirmed, in the 1978 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park. Given the unlikelihood that the sport will ever see two Triple Crown winners racing at the same time again, it’s...

By Ray Paulick Big Brown went to the lead and never looked back in winning Saturday’s 1 1/8-mile Monmouth Stakes, a $500,000 turf race designed by Monmouth Park for the two-time classic winner. The Rick Dutrow-trained colt, sent off the 3-5 favorite, opened a clear lead down the backstretch, then...

Big Brown seems to be on his way to our first Triple Crown in 30 years. However, it is by no means a sure thing....( read more )

Working the red carpet, handicapping and all the sweet turf racing you can handle. Better late than never as Part 1 held my experienced with the Derby its' self. Now read of other races and experiences from Oaks and Derby days. ...( read more )

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Big Brown better be built to beat the best. This weekend I have seven horses racing from my virtual stable at www.roadtotheroses.com. It is the last chance for a few of my horses to make a convincing move for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum Brands! Show me the money (so they qualify)....( read more...

I stumbled upon her by accident one late evening while watching and looking for horses. She was everything you want in a girl, smart, attractive, articulate and polite. How can you pass up a spokes-model? So I took her on a date. We talked a whole lot about the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown, because...

March Madness always grips me each year. As a sports fan, the idea of teams working hard to peak at the prime of the season is awesome. The training, endurance, and camaraderie must fuse into one body, one mind. The competition is tough and challenging. This competition is what is fun; seeing teams play...

With Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and Eclipse Award champion 2-year-old War Pass leading the way, 448 3-year-old Thoroughbreds are on the trail to the 2008 Triple Crown of racing following the early nomination period for the three classics. This year’s nominations figure ranks second behind 2007’s record 450...

The high holy day of professional football and 100-square pools is at hand. Having been born in Buffalo, I still root for the Bills, though I would pull up short of calling myself a “fan.” It is indeed difficult to work up much excitement for the Buffalo Bills, whose most ardent followers tend to support...