[Linny]

In his return editorial, Steven Crist pointed out that even Mr. Janney appeared willing to discuss changes to the TC. (This coming on the heels of this traditionalist's colt coming undone on two weeks notice in Baltimore.) Crist mentioned that if Janney were to rally the board and NYRA faithful, that Belmont could alter the TC by simply scheduling the 2015 Belmont for late June. No doubt Pimlico would follow suit and move the Preakness and VOILA! the Triple Crown is altered.

As for setting up an alternative, when Brennan made the attempt he required bonus the earner to have won HIS preps. Had SaB not won the Cherry Hill Mile and the Garden State Stakes, then the Derby the whole bonus would have been moot.

A few years ago when the BC was again returned to SoCal, Repole mentioned putting up money and holding a "Cup in exile" in NY in the fall.

I don't think that it is likely, based on the players involved but I would guess that maybe enough people might be convinced that the "TC isn't winnable, so why try" and happily look to a potential alternative payday.