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Triple Crown Talk
Dedicated to handicappers with an interest in chatting about Thoroughbred racing, especially those horses on the Triple Crown trail. The goal is to share as much information as possible, in hopes of helping each other stay ahead of a game that presents plenty of challenges.
Maiden Watch
Monitor the progress of prominent first-year stallions like Smarty Jones, Birdstone, Medaglia d’Oro, Speightstown, and Pleasantly Perfect. We will follow their first offspring from their first workouts to their first time on the track to the Winner’s Circle.
Adam's Turf
Adam's Turf is dedicated to all those who ever wanted to take an adventure through the eyes of a "newbie" or "noob", as we web folk call it, in the Thoroughbred horse industry. So let loose on my reins, because I am going full speed ahead in my experiences, thoughts, and observations of this industry.
The Five-Cross Files
Female families… patterns of inbreeding… sire line nicks… what really influences the strength of a pedigree? How do conformation and class factor in? The Five-Cross Files explore bloodlines old and new, test the tools, and simplify the science—and art—of successful breeding.
TrueNicks
Compatibility of stallions from one male line with mares from other sire lines -- a phenomenon called "nicks" -- has given knowledgeable horsemen an edge for hundreds of years. TrueNicks evaluates the strength of a pedigree by rating its nicking pattern.
Nicanor: Tracking Barbaro's Brother
This summer, one 2-year-old colt will command national attention, Nicanor, Barbaro’s full brother. Follow the colt’s path to the racetrack. Can Nicanor live up to his legacy? Many racing fans certainly hope so.
Hammer Time
Read about what’s happening in the auction ring and behind the scenes at sales in Kentucky, Florida, California, and elsewhere.
Morning Line Goes to the Derby
Hammonds and Novak criss-cross the Churchill Downs barn area to bring you the inside scoop with their morning reports.
What's Going on Here
From the pages of Blood-Horse magazine, get the latest opinions on trends that are shaping the sport of racing.
