Again did you miss the Silver Charm and Real Quiet TC trys? We almost had 2 and everyone would have been talking about it being too easy to win. There have been plenty of horses that have had legit chances that just missed.

NY's Big Apple Triple commences June 20 @ Belmont , 7F . Folowed by the The NY Derby on July 17 @ FL, 1 1/16 mi. Concluded by the Albany Stakes @ Saratoga on Aug, 25 , 9F . A $100,000 bonus to the winner of all 3 .

Run since 1978 there has only been one winner of NY breds Triple Crown . Tin Cup Chalice by Crusader Sword, trained by Mike Lecesse, in 2008 .
http://www.nybreds.com/racing/big-apple-triple.cfm

I laughed

we'll never know because there was 20 something horse's in it. It would've changed the whole race. Just like adding or subtracting a few horses in any race would change the outcome.

What was needed was 20 horses but only 19 jockeys.

I like it...especially if Eightyfiveinafifty would have got in and been the horse without a jock.

If Esky had stayed healthy we would all likely be dicussing today whether or not he was going to win the triple crown as he had two races this year that would have wiped out anything in the Derby or Preakness. A horse will come along that will be superior to the crop and get the job done. I can only imagine the things people were saying between 1948 and 1973.

Spectacular Bid definitely would have been a deserving triple crown winner if he didn't step on a pin. I personally think Smarty Jones would would have been as well if not for a boneheaded ride and several jocks who were not riding to win the Belmont, but just to beat Smarty. Afleet Alex may have been a deserving candidate as well with a better trip in the Derby.

Let's face it, Real Quiet and Silver Charm both came very close and who knows whether Charismatic would have won it if he didn't suffer the injury in the stretch. The simple fact is that Super Saver is really just not that great and certainly does not stand out amongst this weak crop.

uhh guys?
 

HELLOOOO!!! Is everybody forgetting two major things??? It is supposed to be this difficult to win thats why it is the most prestigious and sought after achievement in our sport. This period of time will only make when it actually happens all the more special and good for the sport.

The second point is a little bit more trivial however nothing but the truth. IF yeah I know but IF Kent Desormeaux hadnt moved at the 5/8THS POLE!!! Let me say it again 5/8THS POLE. We wouldnt even be having this conversation. His decision to chase after Grand Slam and Chelito two horses who had no chance at making the distance is beyond me. Clearly the modern horse is capable, we were a head bob and a major human error away. Classic Tom Durkin, "Kent D has guided the derby winner and the Preakness winner to the outside for a clear shot at the lead and he's moving early with 6 furlongs to go!" "Real Quiet now makes a powerful run for the lead with 5 furlongs to go!" and lastly, "a picture is worth a thousand words this photo is worth 5 million dollars! OH NO! " One of Tom's best calls and he couldn't be more dead on, the oh no is hilarious, he knew Kent screwed it up terribly and he showed it through his call. I don't think the Triple Crown is impossible and I don't think we will have to wait too long for another one.

Just in case anyone forgot.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIRP4UbrCg8

Hey RollerDoc, Great post.
Point Given is living proof that horses still exist who could win the triple crown.

In 2001 Point Given lost the kentucky derby (perhaps to foot issues or a bad ride) but in my eyes Point Given had to goods to have won the triple crown.
There will 1000% be another triple crown winner.

And Spectacular Bid was probable better that the triple crown winners.

110% CORRECT

Smarty Jones should have won it. Jockey error cost him

Point Given, Afleet Alex and Smarty all were worthy of being a triple Crown winner, We will see one soon, and he probably will be an undefeated TC winner