Street Sense certeinly COULD win the Triple Crown, but (as always) it will be a tall order.
Isn't it possible that sometime CB will try to make a ride like that, and the rail gets shut off? His ride today was unbelievable, but you still need to get a little lucky to pull something like that off. I assume CB will at least attempt similiar tactics in his next races on this horse (why wouldn't he?) and while it is a great strategy if things go his way, I would hardly hand this colt the next two classics at this point.
It would, however, be great to see.

Curlin and Hard Spin both showed that they are the real deal. Expect them to improve. Triple Crown is just too much to ask of SS, let him skip the two other races and get ready for the breeders cup.

lol.....Please tell me you are kidding.

What about the non-Derby horses? Last year we had Bernardini, a very talented horse that skipped the Derby and was targeted towards the Preakness. That kind of fresh horse could have an advantage over many of the Derby contenders. Maybe it's just speculation at this point, but what non-Derby horses do you think could be strong contenders in the Preakness?

DrugS,

I thought AGS got a great trip considering his starting post. He got over about as cleanly as could be expected, and was a clear third late in the race. He didn't get the Moses-like trip of Street Sense (who did, or ever does?), but for a 20 horse Derby, it was relatively clean. The hit he took coming out of the turn was not that big of a deal, I thought.

Cool....I was hoping it was just ribbing. I certainly have been trying to bury the hatchet after our little thing last week. I'm about as easy going as they get and I'm sure you're a great guy so let's keep talking horses. By the way you were absolutely 100% right about CQ. He without a doubt did not make up the 10 lengths from the Juvenile.

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In 3 of his last 4 races, Street Sense has had the absolute perfect trip. Fast paces to aid his closing run, and saved every inch of ground. Sooner or later, that rail trip isn't going to be available. And Pimlico is not the place to try to circle 4 wide.

If the Derby's top 3 go to Pimlico, it sets up to be a great race. Nobody is talking about a Bernardini-type waiting. As much as I like him, Chelokee may not be up to it. I hope I'm wrong. If Street Sense can win the Preakness, I think he has a very good chance in the Belmont.

........ummmm, i dont think so......

As a horse owner I am not kidding. These horses are still growing and they need time between races.

If Street Sense win the Preakness then we have to think that he got a serious shot to win the triple crown. he running style and Calvin Borel riding fit the Belmont stake perfectly.
To me will be very especial because my house is just couple blocks away from Belmont park and have a chance to be part of the history as my father did when he saw Secretariat win the Triple Crown will be very especial.