The Triple Crown that got away from Afleet Alex

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

hindsight being 20/20 he moved to early. That's why the triple crown is so special, you have to have everything go your way, the horse, etc. He was by far the best of the crop and just got a bit unlucky. I would not blame Rose at all, its just the way it played out.

i agree. i went to that derby and bet bellamy road (yikes) but afleet alex was the crops best horse. the way he won the hopeful and preakness were amazing. he was moving early but he also got stuck on the inside, with traffic. like someone said its not just talent , racing luck plays a big part to win all 3.