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Jon & Joel look to wrap up the Triple Crown season in style, as the dissect Saturday’s Belmont Stakes at the “Test of Champions” distance of 1 1/2 miles at Belmont. With a sizable field of 14 going to post, which 3-year-olds are set up best to handle this trying test, and which ones will...

The TCI Boys discuss all of the Preakness contenders and who’s most likely to give Orb his toughest challenge on Saturday. They also dive into the pace scenario and what kind of trip to expect from Orb’s much-talked-about rail draw, as well as talk about a longshot they think will fire big in the Preakness....

Jon & Joel do some brief house cleaning on the Derby before turning the page and taking a first look at next Saturday’s Preakness. They also preview this weekend’s Peter Pan Stakes in New York, and tell you which up-and-coming 3-year-olds you need to pay attention to as potential Belmont Stakes contenders next month.  Watch...

The TCI boys break down Kentucky Derby 139 on location from Churchill Downs.  Watch it.  Comment.

Jon & Joel dissect the critical parts that will assuredly become keys to the eventual outcome of Kentucky Derby 139 in this fast-paced preview show, including analysis on the break, pace scenario, track condition, contenders primed for a big effort, and more.  Watch it. Comment.

After a week of seeing many of the Derby contenders train at Churchill, the TCI boys opine on the condition and training of the top contenders, as well as others that have made notable first impressions. They also briefly discuss Saturday’s Derby Trial S., and how that race could easily have a strong impact on...

With all of the final major preps in the books, the TCI boys review the likely field and solidify a Top 10 heading into the critical final two weeks of training at Churchill Downs, where they will look forward to being on location with first-hand accounts of the contenders in coming shows.  Watch it. Comment.

Jon & Joel recap last weekend’s Wood Memorial (G1) & Santa Anita Derby (G1) and talk about each race’s effect on the TCI Top 10. They also break down Saturday’s final round of major Kentucky Derby preps – the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) and $750,000 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) and tell you what to...

Jon & Joel recap last weekend’s Florida Derby, Louisiana Derby and UAE Derby, but did any performances affect the TCI Top 10? They also breakdown this Saturday’s ever-important Santa Anita Derby (G1) and Wood Memorial (G1), and let you know what to watch for from the top contenders in each race.  Watch it. Comment.

With Jon on assignment in Dubai, handicapper Ed DeRosa from Brisnet.com joins Joel on the set this week to discuss one the biggest weekends on the Kentucky Derby Trail, as the final round of major preps swing into action this Saturday with 170 points up for grabs in both the Florida Derby (G1) and Louisiana...

Jon & Joel discuss the importance of Saturday’s San Felipe Stakes (G2) and Tampa Bay Derby (G2) – two races with the potential to put the No. 1 spot on the line in the TCI Top 10. Will Flashback hold the top spot against Goldencents in the San Felipe? Or will Verrazano continue his otherworldly...

The TCI Boys recap the Fountain of Youth & Risen Star stakes and discuss their shake-up in the TCI Top 10. They also look forward to Saturday’s $400,000 Gotham S. (G3) at Aqueduct, where another 85 points are up for grabs towards the Kentucky Derby. Can a new shooter break Vyjack’s undefeated streak and upset...