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Fall Stars Weekend is here. The final series of major Breeders’ Cup prep races with several big names in action from New York, to Lexington, to L.A. The guys break down the key races and update the TCI Top 5 for the all-important Classic division. They also launch a Top 5 for the Sprint, and...

The TCI guys break down the key final preps for this year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic and Distaff divisions on this Super Saturday at Belmont and Santa Anita. They also unveil a TCI Top 5 for the Distaff division. Who is going to step up and assert his-or-herself as top contenders in this year’s Breeders’ Cup?...

Jon & Joel preview Saturday’s premier 3-year-old action with California Chrome and Untapable heading the Pennsylvania Derby (G2) and Cotillion (G1), respectively. The guys also launch a new Top 5 for the Filly & Mare Sprint division as we officially move into the final prep stage for this year’s Breeders’ Cup. Watch it. Comment.

Jon & Joel recap the Iroquois and Pocahontas, and unveil a new TCI Top 5 for the 2-year-old fillies division. They also take a look at the upcoming weekend’s biggest Breeders’ Cup Challenge race – Sunday’s Grade 1 Woodbine Mile. Watch it. Comment.

Jon & Joel take a first look at the 2014 two-year-olds, always one of the most intriguing divisions leading up to the Breeders’ Cup and next year’s Triple Crown trail. They launch a Top 5 for the Juvenile Colts division and discuss Saturday’s Iroquois (G3) & Pocahontas (G2), two Breeders’ Cup Challenge races at Churchill....

Jon and Joel launch the season’s first Top 5 for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, while recapping the Travers and Pacific Classic, as well as previewing this Saturday’s Woodward. How did/will those races impact the Classic picture? They also take a first look at 2-year-olds in the Hopeful, as well as preview the lone Breeders’ Cup...

The TCI guys are back for an 11-week run leading up to the Breeders’ Cup. Jon & Joel pick up right where they left off – covering the 3-year-old division which is in action Saturday with the prestigious Travers (G1) at Saratoga. While Sunday’s Pacific Classic (G1) isn’t a 3-year-old race, champion Shared Belief is...

Jon and Joel have returned to the studio from their trip to the Belmont Stakes and the end of another Triple Crown season. They talk about why California Chrome came up short, and offer some reasoning as to why it continues to be elusive after 36 years. They also discuss why Tonalist, who was #1...

The time has come. Can the 36-year drought of a racing Triple Crown finally be broken Saturday? With the spotlight heavy on California Chrome’s chance at history, Jon and Joel discuss his biggest obstacles and most dangerous challengers. So, what’s in store for this year’s Test of a Champion? History, or disappointment?

Jon & Joel launch a TCI Top 10 for the final leg of the 2014 Triple Crown. Will we see history or disappointment in this year’s Belmont Stakes? The TCI guys break down the top contenders with a week to go until the big day.

The TCI guys discuss another Triple Crown bid after California Chrome’s popular victory in last Saturday’s second jewel – the Preakness Stakes (G1). Jon and Joel objectively break down the performance and try to make sense of the Triple Crown picture up to this point before they look forward to the Belmont S. (G1).

Jon & Joel break down the Preakness field and talk about the challengers and challenges facing Derby winner California Chrome. Can the big favorite be beaten, and if so, who is good enough to spoil his Triple Crown bid?