Note: Inspired by *** Jerardi’s column in Friday’s Daily Racing Form (you’ll need a subscription to read - it’s the one titled “Right spot to bet against Curlin” - or you can just by a DRF at your local newsstand since it’s the feature cover story) First things...

Benny the Bull rallies to take the G2 True North Handicap at Belmont Park on 6/7/08 In one of the happier moments of Belmont Day 2008, Benny the Bull won with a resounding late run down the center of the track in the Grade 2 True North Handicap.  A multiple Grade 1 winner, Benny the Bull [...]

Another year, another chance at a Triple Crown, and the results are the same. Trash. Nothing but trash. Millions are howling today as small fortunes were lost betting on what appeared to be a “sure thing” in the Belmont. What happened? What went wrong? How could the unthinkable have happened...

Note: Breaking news just as I was about to leave: Casino Drive may be out of the Belmont: http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/June/06/casino-drive-physi Saturday. Belmont Day. Triple Crown Day…perhaps a date with history. Thirteen races are scheduled, with the feature of course being...