TRIPLE TROUBLE: A long history of coming up short
TIM LAYDEN
May 28, 2012
Seven horses in the last 15 years have gone to the Belmont with a chance to win the Triple Crown. None has succeeded
Seven horses in the last 15 years have gone to the Belmont with a chance to win the Triple Crown. None has succeeded
1997
SILVER CHARM
Jockey Gary Stevens had the lead 50 yards from the wire but lost by three quarters of a length to Touch Gold.
1998
REAL QUIET
Jockey Kent Desormeaux moved too early and lost at the wire, trainer Bob Baffert's second straight heartbreak.
1999
CHARISMATIC
The 2--1 favorite was in third place when he suffered a broken leg on the homestretch, ending his racing career.