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Originally Posted by Linny
In his return editorial, Steven Crist pointed out that even Mr. Janney appeared willing to discuss changes to the TC. (This coming on the hills of this traditionalist's colt coming undone on two weeks notice in Baltimore.) Crist mentioned that if Janney were to rally the board and NYRA faithful, that Belmont could alter the TC by simply scheduling the 2015 Belmont for late June. No doubt Pimlico would follow suit and move the Preakness and VOILA! the Triple Crown is altered.
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Putting aside any logistical issues from the weekend aside, after the huge financial success that was Belmont Day 2014, why would NYRA mess with something that worked so well on the racing side? In addition, moving Belmont Day to late June (with a comparable stakes schedule) would likely have an adverse impact on the Saratoga season. Don't fix what ain't broken.