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  1. If you just throw out the loss to the Jazz (April 9), then that's 31 Spurs wins in 32 games. about 19 hours ago via web
  2. If you give the Spurs a win over Jazz (April 9) when they sat their Big 3 (Duncan, Parker, Manu), then that's 32 of 33. Incredible. about 19 hours ago via web
  3. Before Spurs won 20 straight, they lost 2 (Jazz & Lakers). Then won 11 straight before that. That's 31 of 33. Jazz loss was w/o Spurs Big 3. about 19 hours ago via web
  4. Bleacher Report takes a detailed look at Dulluhan and his chances in the Belmont. tinyurl.com/8yxujxs about 19 hours ago via web
  5. NYTimes: Race-Day Medication: the View from Overseas. Mostly about Lasix, saying most horses don't need it. tinyurl.com/7qujtsb about 19 hours ago via web
  6. I totally missed this last week in the WSJ. Mike Repole: "I think Uncle Mo would beat Frankel in a one-mile dirt race." tinyurl.com/dytk788 12:43 PM May 29th via web
  7. Bloodhorse: Wagering and attendance were up for the Met Mile card. All-sources handle up 10%; attendance up 15%. tinyurl.com/7ppgvug 9:35 AM May 29th via web
  8. @johnortiz718 @HRTVGary cucarachas!!!!!!!! Go, cucarachas, go!!!!!! 12:12 AM May 29th via web in reply to johnortiz718
  9. I saw tons of stories about jockey Kent Desormeaux seeking help. Totally missed him questioning a possible Triple Crown tinyurl.com/6tonrva 9:10 AM May 28th via web
  10. The house of jockey Roscoe Goose was ruled a landmark. Goose rode 91-1 longshot winner Donerail in the 1913 Ky. Derby. tinyurl.com/72oxpbh 3:10 AM May 28th via web
  11. Rip's Belmont Picks for Monday, May 28. tinyurl.com/7v6k4g2 3:06 AM May 28th via web
  12. Here's video of a 24-minute press conference with Doug O'Neill at Belmont Park on May 27, 2012. youtu.be/0JNYM8ltr0U 2:56 AM May 28th via web
  13. Here's NYRA video of I'll Have Another galloping while trainer looks on. youtu.be/R2os8K4E1YU 2:54 AM May 28th via web
  14. Video of 2011 Met Mile won by Tizway. Caixa Electronica, who was 3rd last year, is entered in this year's race. youtu.be/S2f9h6Loapc 2:51 AM May 28th via web
  15. Best explanation of milkshaking a horse by @raypaulick . Also tells us how & why someone would milkshake a horse. tinyurl.com/bws4fk8 2:42 AM May 28th via web
  16. You have a gambling problem? Then just banned yourself from the casino. tinyurl.com/cykvoxu 1:03 AM May 28th via web
  17. Engelbrecht-Bresges: People will study for hours before they go to races. That's why you have 8 pages on horse racing everyday in newspapers 12:55 AM May 28th via web