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What's next on the thoroughbred racing scene will unfold toward the Breeders' Cup this fall when duels could see renewals. The TC runs thrilled despite no new champ.

In thoroughbred racing, a horse's fractions are generally a few ticks slower as he moves through each quarter mile. Secretariat ran each Derby fraction in faster time.

Charismatic was the Triple Crown story in 1999, as he captured the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Bob and Beverly Lewis were taking a second shot at the TC.

Afleet Alex's Preakness was the story of triumph over near catastrophe, and Alex's Lemonade Stand to support youthful victims of cancer . The combination was successful.

Juvenile and Derby champ Street Sense will look for rival Hard Spun in the 132nd Preakness Stakes this Saturday. Curlin may be close. Some Derby entrants undecided.