Welcome back to Triple Crown Talk!

It's hard to believe, but with the calendar now hitting 2009 it is time to start thinking Kentucky Derby already. The important 3-year-old prep races kick off with the Lecomte at Fair Grounds this weekend and the San Rafael the following week at Santa Anita. Like last year, we'll analyze all the major races and have exclusive interviews with owners and trainers of the main contenders throughout the Triple Crown Trail.

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