And, yes, the people who run Las Vegas would not think twice about injuring a horse if it meant a big payday.
The odds of I’ll Have Another winning all three Triple Crown races prior to the Derby would have been well over 100-1. He was 15-1 when he won the Derby. Imagine, if there were such bets, and there probably were, how those folks feel today who held tickets. Then again, Dullahan and Union Rags would certainly have not been ‘pushovers’. Excellent longshot pick here is Street Life. Could surprise in the stretch with his good late speed.
Dullahan, a consistent and quality closer, had problems at the break in the Derby and also was bumped, yet still closed a lot of ground in the stretch missing by less than 2 lengths. Serious contender here.
Union Rags, another excellent closer, also had problems in the Derby (neither him nor Dullahan ran in Preaknesss). He was ‘squeezed’ and had to take up, yet was beaten only 7 lengths by the winner, I’ll Have Another.
Newcomer/longshot “Unstoppable U”, undefeated in only 2 starts, will likely set the pace in the Belmont. Speed holds up better than most people expect in this marathon 1-1/2 mile event.