He'll Not Have Another (Ever)

On the eve of the Belmont, the third leg in the Triple Crown of Horse racing, hopes for a horse to win the coveted title ended unexpectedly and unfairly. I'll Have Another was pulled from the Belmont today after trainer, Doug O'Neill, revealed that the horse was injured with swelling in his front left tendon which was apparently the beginning of tendinitis. The horse will lead a post race parade tomorrow at the Belmont as a farewell as the team decided it was best to retire I'll Have Another. One of the most surprising horses in recent history has his career cut short.

It was in the best interest's of the horse that he not run the Belmont because of the injury. Still, it's a shame that we will never see if the horse could win the Triple Crown. Injuries ruin great careers in all sports. But I would say that I'll Have Another did have a great career in horse racing. He won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness in two of the most unbelievable ways possible. Those races will be remembered for his runs down the stretch forever.

Horse racing, however, goes another year without a Triple Crown Winner. There hasn't been one since 1978. When it comes to attention and ratings, the sport itself could use the publicity. The sport needs "Another" Triple Crown Winner.