Could this happen?

[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 heels 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.

As for setting up an alternative, when Brennan made the attempt he required bonus the earner to have won HIS preps. Had SaB not won the Cherry Hill Mile and the Garden State Stakes, then the Derby the whole bonus would have been moot.

A few years ago when the BC was again returned to SoCal, Repole mentioned putting up money and holding a "Cup in exile" in NY in the fall.

I don't think that it is likely, based on the players involved but I would guess that maybe enough people might be convinced that the "TC isn't winnable, so why try" and happily look to a potential alternative payday.

[Cannon Shell]

It could only happen if another network put up monumental money to try to steal the limelight.

[parsixfarms]

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.

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.

[Dawgswin]

Admittedly I am ignorant of the costs and risks associated with international shipping, but it seems to me the future of any triple crown or triple crown competitor would rest with someone like HRH Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani or my good friend HRH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The type of money individuals like those two (P.B.U.T.) could bring to bear despite recent downturns, with little (any?) consideration to long-term profitability would be the only thing that could significantly change the landscape. THey would be...as the kids say these days, a "game changer."

Now whether or not they are interested in doing so? Who knows.

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by Dawgswin

Admittedly I am ignorant of the costs and risks associated with international shipping, but it seems to me the future of any triple crown or triple crown competitor would rest with someone like HRH Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani or my good friend HRH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The type of money individuals like those two (P.B.U.T.) could bring to bear despite recent downturns, with little (any?) consideration to long-term profitability would be the only thing that could significantly change the landscape. THey would be...as the kids say these days, a "game changer."

Now whether or not they are interested in doing so? Who knows.

I know for a fact that one of the individuals you mentioned had considered the idea a few years ago with the idea of having the race after the Derby be held at Hollywood. How serious a consideration, I couldn't say.

[dylbert]

Several tracks could band together to create an alternate series.

Mid-April 9f Arkansas Derby @ Oaklawn Park
Mid-May 9.5f Super Derby @ Louisiana Downs
Mid-June 10f Haskell Invitational @ Monmouth Park

Why not? None of these tracks have connections with Churchill, Magna, or NYRA. OP & LaD have racino cash for purses. Keeneland, Parx, and other tracks are possibilities, too.

NBA was challenged by ABA. NFL was challenged by AFL, WFL, & USFL. Why not challenge Triple Crown? Jersey Derby caused ripple in 1985. Is it time for paradigm shift?

[richard burch]

Originally Posted by dylbert

Several tracks could band together to create an alternate series.

Mid-April 9f Arkansas Derby @ Oaklawn Park
Mid-May 9.5f Super Derby @ Louisiana Downs
Mid-June 10f Haskell Invitational @ Monmouth Park

Why not? None of these tracks have connections with Churchill, Magna, or NYRA. OP & LaD have racino cash for purses. Keeneland, Parx, and other tracks are possibilities, too.

NBA was challenged by ABA. NFL was challenged by AFL, WFL, & USFL. Why not challenge Triple Crown? Jersey Derby caused ripple in 1985. Is it time for paradigm shift?

your on the same track to what i was thinking. sometimes someone else just wants to challenge the system like the usfl, afl etc....theres enough rich people out there to do it.

and i was only using monmouth and delaware as examples. regardless of what tracks would be in on it, i think it could happen.