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I'll Have Another Will Not Run at Belmont, Erases Chance of Winning Triple Crown

Joe Student — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:12:35 +0000

I’ll Have Another will not run at the 144th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. The horse, who was vying to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978, was ruled out by his trainer Doug O’Neill, who spoke about the matter on ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ on radio Friday morning.

'I'll Have Another': Sean's Projected Triple Crown Winner

Sean McMaster — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:59:51 +0000

Saturday is the Belmont Stakes, the last leg of the Triple Crown series of horse racing. This race is nicknamed “The Test of a Champion” as it’s the longest race in the series. I’ll Have Another has won the first two legs, the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, and will hopefully make horse racing history [...]

143rd Belmont Stakes Today

GNA — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:00:49 +0000

While there will be no Triple Crown winner this year, Belmont Stakes should still draw many spectators tomorrow for the big race. 50,000 fans are anticipated for the third jewel of the crown, known as the Belmont Stakes. Post time is set for 6:36pm, Eastern time, later today. If Animal Kingdom had gone on to win the Preakness [...]

Preakness This Saturday

GNA — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:00:08 +0000

The second jewel of the Triple Crown is this weekend. You think the Kentucky Derby snuck up on us -- I can't believe the Preakness Stakes is already around the corner. But the question is, "who are the big contenders this time around?"