Horse racing fans received a flush punch to the gut Friday morning when it was announced I'll Have Another, on the eve of his attempt to become just the 12th Triple Crown winner in horse racing history, would have to be scratched from the Belmont Stakes because of a tendon injury to his left front leg. Owner J.
Belmont Park, the June 9 site of I'll Have Another's bid at Triple Crown glory, can pose a myriad of problems for horses and jockeys competing in the Belmont Stakes because of its unique layout. In fact, history is littered with examples of jockeys getting swallowed up by “Big Sandy.”
6:24 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012!!!
