California Chrome's owner just blew any goodwill.

[DaTruth]

By making his half-baked comments, Coburn may have unknowingly done a favor for those who want the Triple Crown to remain as is. For at least this year anyway, a decision to move the Belmont to later in June would be viewed by the non-racing media as a reaction to what Coburn said. They might even think the idea originated with Coburn himself. Of course, a discussion about altering the timing seems to arise each time a Triple Crown bid is foiled, but since when has public perception in regards to racing been guided by facts.