The Horse Racing world is in absolute shock after recent reports regarding the New York Racing association. The New York Racing association is reportedly out of money and this has huge implications on the world of Horse Racing.
There are rumors that the upcoming race at Belmont on June 5th could be the last of its kind. The Belmont Stakes first began in 1867. This yearly race that takes part in Belmont Park in Elmont, New York has become one of the most famous races in horse racing. It is the third and final leg of the Triple Crown.
The Triple Crown is the most prestigious accomplishment in the world of Horse Racing. This accomplishment is achieved by a horse and jockey winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont stakes.
If the last leg of the Triple Crown ceases to exist, it may have a detrimental impact on all of the other races. The pursuit of the Triple Crown brings in the attention of people all around the United States. Television Channels take a pause to give a live update of the results of each of these three big races. With no possibility of winning the Triple Crown, the fans and media may shed less light on all of the other races that lead up to the Triple Crown. If this happens, Horse Racing could slowly start to die off.
All we can do is hope that things are figured out in the next year and that horse racing will continue on again in 2011 at the Belmont Stakes.