Horse Racing Thoroughbreds

[ash]

Do you like the ponies? I have so much fun with the Triple Crown every year. I had Barbaro last year and that was tragic :(. This year I chose Cowtown Cat and I didn't do so well, but there were no accidents at least. We have a secret formula for picking and watching our favorite horses, but usually we just go with the name that sticks out most in our minds:p

[venom2099]

I have tried to get into watching Horse Racing but for the life of me I can't really figure out what the appeal is. I sat down and watched all the coverage around the Triple Crown series but found myself with more questions than answers. Anyone have a good place to start that can help me figure out what I really should be looking at?