Reply #6: Point Given and Afleet Alex blew the Derby [View All]

[Awsi Dooger]

Then were awesome in the final two legs. I would have been fine with either one as Triplers. But I'm glad Smarty Jones flopped in the stretch to Birdstone. I didn't want a glorified sprinter wobbling down the stretch in a 27 second final quarter and holding on for a cheap Triple simply because the field was so pathetic.

I do like Wonderboy and I think this year's top few are better than most recent years. But I still think a legit Triple Crown superstar will certify himself in the fall of his 2 year old campaign, like Secretariat, Slew, Affirmed and near-miss Spectacular Bid. If no one is trumpeting the possibility/likelihood at this point, it's not going to happen.