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Originally Posted by Sightseek
I think that is why it makes sense to keep the Triple Crown the way it is. Some not so great horses have staggered home and won some very "big" races, but it will never happen in the Triple Crown because of the make-up of the series. I think this is a very good thing.
Why do you want to enable inferior horses to stand in the ranks of Affirmed?
Personally, if there is never another Triple Crown winner again, I'll be fine with it. I'm sure there will be more than enough thrilling races to make up for it.
As for your question regarding Rachel Alexandra - I don't think many felt less of Smarty Jones after the Belmont.
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actually, i think he earned more respect from a lot of folks in that defeat than he had in any of his victories.