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 in the winner's circle wearing red and blue.

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.

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

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.

If you asked me what his next start should be. Id pick the G3 Matt Winn, G1 Haskell, G1 Travers, Breeders Cup Classic any argument thats not the best route for him?

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

Going to the 1st running of the penn mile

The King of West Virginia does it again!

Won a match race tonight at CT against Russel Road...left him in the dust! Now 13 for 16 and no worse than 2nd in his career.

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

Told as many people as possible. I'll Have Another was 10X the horse that orb is. If he didn't win the triple crown, I dont think we'll see one anytime soon. Look for Revolutionary to win the Belmont.

Im gonna allow the gate to open for a short time any one who wishes to jump on Lukas bandwagon may do so.

No TC this year but two outstanding performances in both races, just goes to show how talenented a horse needs to be to win a triple crown, so many racing variablles to overcome

Sight redemption for this one. I'd like to see him cut back in length - but I think he has a lot left to show.

Did anyone notice that Orb's right hock wasn't right in post parade? ...aside from all these negative remarks on Rosario and Orb, I'm just glad we didn't have another 'Barbaro' mishap