Perhaps...but Belmont can't be happy about losing the horses that the general public would be most aware of. Probably will hurt their attendance somewhat.
"Probably will hurt their attendance somewhat."
Sure it will, but the Belmont is still the Belmont.
Classic race for a Million bucks. The place will still be packed.
The Stakes' fields (six stakes races that day) will be full.
What happened is a shame, but life goes on. There's always another race.
True enough... for the casual racing fan, this year's Belmont will be one to just sit down and get through. :~D
I'll be watching, because we have to get back on the horse :~D