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

ESPN El Paso — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:27:33 +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.

Can I'll Have Another Win the Triple Crown?

Brandon Cohn — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:04:26 +0000

One of the most difficult accomplishments is sports is to win the triple crown. It has only been done 11 times in horse racing history. It is so rare that it has been 34 years since Affirmed accomplished the historic feat in 1978.

Ruler On Ice Wins The Belmont Stakes and Another Huge Victory for Sunland Park Racetrack

Steve Kaplowitz — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:32:49 +0000

First, it was Mine That Bird's miracle win at the 2009 Kentucky Derby. That one race launched the Sunland Derby into graded status for the first time in the race's history. Today's shocking win by Ruler On Ice at the Belmont Stakes gives another huge push to Sunland Park Racetrack.