Though race but I like Nipissing.

Coconut Shirmp should win tbis race and I hope she does.

I'm going against Iotapa in this and going with Tres Belle.

Well, my boy didn't fire in the Preakness...but don't count him out. Will roar back with a vengeance, just like his "Rebel" after the "Southwest." Wouldn't surprise me to see Jon Court regain the mount.

Remember when I laughed and said to rafirox that departing wasnt derby worthy and he couldnt make it then he went on to win the illinois derby and rafirox said he was right all along but iw asnt convinced yet. Even a reporter for this site called him one of the top 5 3 year olds of this year? Yea well lets say im back in the lead on this horse being just average

slowest time in the Preakness since the 1950's. Really starting to feel this years group is a bit lackluster.

I remember saying history speaks for itself and I was told history doesn't matter. Well guess what history does matter and thats most of the reason why Orb lost. Orb ran his race and did a great job but the pressure got to him and just couldn't put it together.

He is now 7 for 7.

1st- Orb, 2nd- Itmyluckyday, 3rd- Goldencents, 4th- Departing.

My fine horse

thank god for the on line betting sites that stream live racing.if we depended on pin heads like NBC we would miss everything.are you kidding me.the sprint is going on,and i am watching these mental midgets discuss orb and the preakness.there are 2 hours to go.they could care less about racing.it is the ratings.when the racing heads realize that horse racing is fueled by gamblers and not the clueless who tune in 3 times a year.oh sure,nbc will gladly kick in money to fuel the purses.no folks,that is from the money wagered.no wonder the weather is bad again.it is like the track gods of old are looking down and saying.you incompetants do not desrve good weather to air the trash you put on.you must arn it by taking care of the public.who knows.these idiots might forget to show the preakness.maybe they will run a special on the infield party goers or compare the dresses of the derby as opposed to the preakness.

Congrats on your first winner a filly named E Equalsmcsquared won a madien claim at lonestar today.

Congratulations to Gary Stevens. A class act all around. Great to see him in the winners circle again.

Hmmm....races today at BHP race#7 back on turf, could be to his liking? Going to be tough against the 2 & 3.

The historical context of the Phipps family winning the Derby and Calumet winning the Preakness in the same year seems so "throwback" for 2013. It sure would have been something to see Oxbow and Gary Stevens wearing red and blue silks in the winner's circle today.

i can see the headlines now.since the star power of orb has faded,the media and public will need a new post to hang their hats on.my prediction,it will be dreaming of julia.she will become everyones wise guy horse.even though she has accomplished hardly anything.she will be the headliner.the only thing i want for the belmont is a full competitive field.i am not looking to crown anyone a superstar or put them in the hall of fame.for this one only guys.let us make it about the race and not the individuals we want to star. regardless,the thing i enjoy the most about belmont stakes day is the same thing i enjoy about kentucky derby day.the undercards are incredible.they are the true stars of the day.after all it is racing that excites us.

I think that they should send her to Curlin or Bernadini, just a thought.

Returned to the worktab again, it is very clear this tall, large brother of Mylute does not like turf. After dropping to allowance quality, I have to wonder when they'll try to go long with him. And again, why two 3 furlong works in a work week?