HANDICAPPING THE TRIPLE CROWN (18) The Summit (Theater Room), 1 Perry Rd, SS 12866

Fridays, 10-11:30am, May 1, 15, June 5, $25 Course Fee

The triple crown is the jewel of thoroughbred racing. It is a race for 3 year old horses that draws interest from the general public. It is a three-race series conducted over 5 weeks.

The Kentucky Derby is run the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville KY.

The Preakness is run 2 weeks later in Baltimore, MD.

Finally, The Belmont Stakes will be run 3 weeks later for the 3rd straight year here in Saratoga NY.

Our class will meet (3 sessions) each week on Friday mornings the day before these races.

Each week we will show replays of the races leading up to the races to be discussed that week.

Other important races will be discussed and handicapped to fill out our 1.5-hour sessions.

1.May 1st Kentucky Derby and its female counterpart the Oaks

2.May 15th Preakness and 1 or 2 other races on the card

3.June 5th Belmont Stakes and 1 or 2 other races on the card

Text: Daily Racing Form past performances and handicapping spreadsheets will be supplied by email before we meet and discuss in our class sessions.

Leader: Bill Robeson has been a fan of thoroughbred racing for 60+ years with lots of humbling and thrilling experiences watching races and listening to important podcasts with current information and some selective wagering. He’s taught this course material and format for the past 2 years.