Curlin has already solidified himself as the top dirt horse in the world. Now his connections are toying with the idea of a switch to the turf and a potential run in the $6 million Arc de Triomphe in France this October. Why is this move so historic and signficant, and does the 4-year-old son of Smart Strike stand a chance?

Every race - including the feature - broken down with selections and analysis.

Big Brown, Indian Blessing, Benny the Bull - some of the biggest names in horse racing will be on display on Saturday. Hopefully I can help you win some money while you're watching history unfold.

The story lines for the 140th Belmont Stakes on Saturday - whre Triple Crown hopeful Big Brown squares off against Japanese invader Casino Drive - are shaping up with bizarre similarity to a certain hard fought battle that helped jump start the United States in dark days of World War 2.

Ron Correll - a journalist who has covered horse racing for newspapers and television for 50 years who gained critical acclaim as the man who picked Giacomo at 50-1 in the 2005 Kentucky Derb sits down for 10 questions witht he Aspiring Horseplayer.

For all the knocks against him, and for all the fawning praise - expect Big Brown to run his definiing race in his defining moment as he attempts to win the first Triple Crown of horse racing in 30 years on Saturrday.

The bloviating trainer for Triple Crown hopeful Big Brown is at it again. Everytime this man speaks, common decency takes a slap in the face.

Big Brown has a an injury to his left-front foot that could cause the super-colt to miss training for the Belmont Stakes until Thursday.

Monday's running of the Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile at Hollywood Park is more than a two horse showdown between top turf milers Daytona and Ever a Friend.

Could Edgar Prado and the ghosts of Belmonts past be haunting jockey Kent Desormeux heading into the Belmont Stakes and BIg Brown's date with Triple Crown destiny?

Monday's running of the Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap (Met Mile) at Belmont Park appears to be Commentators to lose.

The race made favorite in the film Seabiscuit, where the title hero does battle with the famed War Admiral, returns to Pimlico after a brief hiatus.

Many of the top older dirt horses in the nation have drawn into the field, including Grasshopper, A.P. Arrow, and Student Council.

See how the field stacks up heading into the big pre-Preakness event on Friday.

Maryland bred Bsharpsonta headlines the field for the running of the Black Eyed Susan (G2) Stakes at Pimlico racecourse in Baltimore on Friday. How does she stack up against contenders such as Maren's Meadow and Shes All Eltish?

It's time to make some Derby selections. The 134th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. We've got wonder-colt Big Brown breaking from the extreme outside in a field of 20. Who should you bet on in the "greatest 2 minutes in sports?" The Aspiring Horseplayer is back once again with analysis, selections, and advice.

Best of luck to all.

Just 2 weeks to go until the 2008 Kentucky Derby. Check out news, notes, and analysis on all of the likely entries. Which horse should you play to win? Who are the likely contenders? Forget what you've seen elsewhere - this is the one Kentucky Derby list you need.

Breaking news on the Kentucky Derby trail!

- 2 year old champion War Pass is out!!!!

- top 3 year old fillies Proud Spell and Eight Belles may be in!!!!

How does this shape up for probable favorite Big Brown?

Find out all you need to know with just 2 weeks left to go until the 2008 Kentucky Derby.