here to help me in studio is nbc sports host caroline manno. hey, girl. are you ready ir? >> thanks for having me. >> the kentucky derby is one of three races that make up the triple crown. what are the other 2. the santa ameeta derby, the belmont stakes or the traverse stakes and santa anita derby. >> belmont stakes and santa anita stakes. >> that's right. >> those are the two correct answers. a shot at the triple crown really comes withionce a year f horses. it's run by 3-year-olds. there's only been 11 in history. 50 have come close. >> let's see what happens this time around. >> you know what is hysterical. right after the gentleman woman the money, his wife took it right from him. >> i love it. >> you're from illinois. which of the following is not the name of a horse expected to run in this year's kentucky derby. california chrome, intense holiday -- c. >> enjoy the cd. >> the correct answer is d, aristedes. >> he would be the first in 1875 and the other three have a chance at it although california chrome is the favorite going in. >> beautiful lady from valencia, ca