The Closest To A Triple Crown Since 1978

[OTM Al]

Originally Posted by ghartman02

In the Churchill Downs Gift Shop they had a picture of Giacamo's win. But it looked like Afleet Alex on the inside but it was because of the angle. Smarty was there, just got beat. Silver Charm had it, until Touch Gold which was an odd race Touch Gold was 2nd, drifted back and then charged home. Real Quiet, well, a nose was the difference and he may have been taken down. IMHO if American Pharoah doesn't win Saturday, I don't think I'll ever see a Triple Crown winner again.

Rose dove Alex to the rail in deep stretch. I always wondered if that last move also cost him 2nd as the win was already blown.