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Sazerac · 06-05-2002, 11:46 AM

This year, on June 8th, a lot of thoroughbred race fans will be in for a showdown that hasn't been seen since 1978. War Emblem, the winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, will be competing for the final jewel of the "Triple Crown": the Belmont stakes in New York.

There hasn't been a triple crown winner, or even a contender, since 1978, when Affirmed won the coveted title. During the 70's was the heyday of the Triple Crown, with four great winners: Secretariat (1973), Seattle Slew (1975, and just recently deceased this past April), Alydar (1977), and Affirmed (1978).

If War Emblem wins, he will become the 12th Triple Crown winner since its inception; a dynasty of honor in the thoroughbred horse kingdom not unlike the oriental martial arts masters throughout the ages.

The question remains: can he do it? Many believe that the Kentucky Derby and Preakness wins were "flukes", and that War Emblem barely beat out a Maryland-bred 45:1 longshot in the last few seconds of the race. The Belmont Stakes is the longest run of the Triple Crown; 1 and 3/4 miles; longer than either the Derby or the Preakness.

Whatever happens, it's sure to keep race horse fans on the edge of their seats. Expect record crowds at Belmont Track this weekend. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cheers,
-Sazerac

06-05-2002, 11:46 AM	#1
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	This year, on June 8th, a lot of thoroughbred race fans will be in for a showdown that hasn't been seen since 1978. War Emblem, the winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, will be competing for the final jewel of the "Triple Crown": the Belmont stakes in New York. There hasn't been a triple crown winner, or even a contender, since 1978, when Affirmed won the coveted title. During the 70's was the heyday of the Triple Crown, with four great winners: Secretariat (1973), Seattle Slew (1975, and just recently deceased this past April), Alydar (1977), and Affirmed (1978). If War Emblem wins, he will become the 12th Triple Crown winner since its inception; a dynasty of honor in the thoroughbred horse kingdom not unlike the oriental martial arts masters throughout the ages. The question remains: can he do it? Many believe that the Kentucky Derby and Preakness wins were "flukes", and that War Emblem barely beat out a Maryland-bred 45:1 longshot in the last few seconds of the race. The Belmont Stakes is the longest run of the Triple Crown; 1 and 3/4 miles; longer than either the Derby or the Preakness. Whatever happens, it's sure to keep race horse fans on the edge of their seats. Expect record crowds at Belmont Track this weekend. [img]smile.gif[/img] Cheers, -Sazerac __________________ "And all my days are trances, and all my nightly dreams, Are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams, In what ethereal dances, by what eternal streams..."