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Originally Posted by RollerDoc
Let's face it, the chances for a Triple Crown in the modern era of horse racing is evolving into a bigger long shot than the Mine That Bird's D'atara's, and Giacomo's of their sport.
Even if Super Saver would have won today, do you really think he would have had a realistic chance against a well rested Ice Box among others in the Belmont? While I didn't bet Lookin AT Lucky, on paper he was the talent of the Preakness and that talent prevailed.
I know some of the older folks on here think that any comparisons of the past few years' horses don't stack up to Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed. I have tons of respect for those three and all the others that achieved the Triple Crown.
It's been 32 years since we have had a Triple Crown Winner. There is no reason to think another one will happen in the next 32 years. Maybe Smarty Jones and Big Brown really were the Superhorses of this changing era.
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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.