The owners are looking at so much breeding money ($bajillions) from the two wins already under their belts they aren’t going to risk it with another race. If the horse comes up lame and gets the farewell gunshot to the head, that’s $bajillions flushed down the toilet. The owners are protecting themselves and cashing in before that can happen.
Over here, ‘triple crown’ means rugby.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Crown_(rugby_union)
I just heard. I am disappointed although not as much as the racing fan in my school who is considering buying a racehorse with a few friends. She was really psyched. (And all her bets have to be changed now.)
Total buzz-kill for the race tomorrow.
Ok, so can we end this antiquated “sport” now?
What a shame. I was looking forward to watching a Triple Crown win tomorrow.