I'll Have Another injured, withdrawn, retired..

[jms62]

I'm actually feeling sick to my stomach.

[richard]

this is terrible. i'm ill

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by jms62

I'm actually feeling sick to my stomach.

Was just sitting here feeling the same, completely deflated...

[casp0555]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Was just sitting here feeling the same, completely deflated...

[FATPIANO]

The racing God's have struck again

[ateamstupid]

Well this is a bummer.

[tiggerv]

Brutal

[Rootdog1]

There was lots of chatter about his soundness prior to the derby, which is why I left him off my tickets. I am not suprised this finally caught up to him. What a shame for the horse. I am happy the trainer does not go down in history though.

[fpsoxfan]

Well....what's the new over/under for Belmont attendance?

30,000.....???

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Well....what's the new over/under for Belmont attendance?

30,000.....???

Because its so close to race time, is it possible people just keep plans and go? Im really not sure.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by FATPIANO

The racing God's have struck again

the cynic in me was wondering what would happen to prevent a tc this year. i guess now we know. i kept looking at the lineup in the belmont and wondering who would beat him...

i would have liked to see a horse win the triple crown, just because i'm curious what would happen after.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

jon white weeps..his tc bet goes down..

[Danzig]

from espn:

NEW YORK -- I'll Have Another's bid for a Triple Crown ended with the shocking news that the colt was out of the Belmont Stakes due to a swollen left front tendon.

According to Dennis O'Neill, brother of trainer Doug O'Neill, the horse galloped Friday morning and after a veterinary scan, the tendon seemed "kind of tender."

Dennis O'Neill told The Associated Press that "the horse is sound and happy, but it's not worth it."

Doug O'Neill, in an interview with "The Dan Patrick Show," said the horse being scratched is "not tragic, but it's a huge disappointment."

O'Neill will hold a news conference early Friday afternoon at Belmont Park.

After winning the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, I'll Have Another was on the verge of becoming the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978.

When Patrick asked Doug O'Neill if I'll Have Another has raced his last horse race, O'Neill said, "If I had to wager ... I would say yes."

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

jon white weeps..his tc bet goes down..

I saved the last novella.

It's perfect. Think of how awful things have been in New York. Quite frankly they deserved it. Now they'll be forced to fire people.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by jms62

I'm actually feeling sick to my stomach.

Agree.
Shitty. I was against him tomorrow, but if he would have won.... It would have been OK. Really crappy.
Still a really good card, and for the people who thought he could not get beat its a better betting race. I almost feel like I can go back to hating Union Rags.

[moses]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Agree.
Shitty. I was against him tomorrow, but if he would have won.... It would have been OK. Really crappy.
Still a really good card, and for the people who thought he could not get beat its a better betting race. I almost feel like I can go back to hating Union Rags.

The one good thing to come out of it, I suppose. Eff it, I say let the gate workers strike then. I'm not sure I even want to watch racing tomorrow now.

[casp0555]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Agree.
Shitty. I was against him tomorrow, but if he would have won.... It would have been OK. Really crappy.
Still a really good card, and for the people who thought he could not get beat its a better betting race. I almost feel like I can go back to hating Union Rags.

Agree RHT

Well at least Doug will have a few weeks to relax and plan his strategy for next year. Hopefully he'll have the hipster-laden beard to represent SoCal vapidness.

[mclem0822]

Absolutely terrible news, they did such a great job with this horse and damn well deserved a shot at history! Really sad for Doug and the connections, and for racing as well.