Horse Racing Can't Be Saved, Even If California Chrome Wins the Triple Crown

Ten years ago, a chestnut colt by the name of Smarty Jones was on the brink of capturing the first Triple Crown in 26 years. More than 120,000 fans had descended on Belmont Park to watch the undefeated three-year-old compete in the Belmont Stakes, a record to this day for a live sports event in the state of New York. And 120,000 people have rarely been as quiet as they were when the lightly regarded Birdstone eclipsed Smarty Jones just before the finish line, winning by one length
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