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06-14-2011, 04:44 AM
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BEYER: Crown thriving but tinkering could be in order
Triple Crown is thriving, but series could use some tweaks
By Andrew Beyer At a time when almost every other segment of the U.S. Thoroughbred industry is in decline, the Triple Crown series is as popular as ever. The total live attendance at the three races exceeded 327,000, and the full cards on the days of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont generated more than $322 million in wagers. The industry needs to keep the Triple Crown thriving. It should resist the temptation to be complacent and look for ways to make its premier product even better. The 2011 series suggested the need for some changes, and I would suggest that Pimlico and Churchill Downs consider making them in 2012.
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