Cam
06-10-2011, 01:25 PM
My wish was granted that both Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners are in the 2011 Belmont Stakes. Shackleford won the Preakness and extended the Triple Crown drought. Animal Kingdom came on strong at the Preakness, but fell short by half of a length to Shackleford. The added distance at the Belmont Stakes could be what Animal Kingdom needs to win it here. The Belmont Stakes is the most grueling race in the Triple Crown series as it will take endurance and stamina to overcome the one mile and a half race.
It has been hot in New York (95 degrees) on Wednesday and Thursday, but assistant trainer for Animal Kingdom, John Panagot, said it has not bothered the horse.
Read more... (http://www.winnerswire.com/belmont-stakes-analysis-and-selections/)
It has been hot in New York (95 degrees) on Wednesday and Thursday, but assistant trainer for Animal Kingdom, John Panagot, said it has not bothered the horse.
Read more... (http://www.winnerswire.com/belmont-stakes-analysis-and-selections/)