Doug O’Neill OK with changes to Triple Crown

Trainer Doug O’Neill joined the show to talk about California Chrome coming up just short of the Triple Crown. O’Neill commented on the possibility that they’ll spread out the three triple crown races. He said that he’s OK with it: “Everyone knows the Kentucky Derby is the first Saturday in May. If you’re not in…

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McLovin goes to Belmont Park

Dan sent McLovin out to Belmont Park to preview the big race and assess California Chrome’s chances of winning the Triple Crown …. Getting up close and personal with California Chrome. McLovin runs test laps with and without California Chrome’s nasal strip. California Chrome jockey Victor Espinoza shares a Stat of the Day.

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Costas on California Chrome’s chances

NBC’s Bob Costas joined the show to preview the Belmont Stakes and more. Costas said the triple crown threat is very good for horse racing and they need that kind of thing to appeal to casual fans. Costas said that he isn’t a horse racing expert necessarily, but heard from D. Wayne Lukas the key…

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Doug O’Neill on what it takes to win Triple Crown

Horse trainer Doug O’Neill joined the show to talk about this year’s Triple Crown and look back at his horse I’ll Have Another and how close he came to winning all three races. O’Neill said that it will take a great horse to win the Triple Crown and California Chrome could be that horse. O’Neill…

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