Belmont Stakes

Union Rags used a late surge to win the 144th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York on Saturday.

With a win at Belmont Park on Saturday, I’ll Have Another would have become the 12th horse to capture horse racing’s Triple Crown by virtue of consecutive victories in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. Unfortunately, the horse has been scratched with a leg injury. So, besides famously becoming the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win all three races, what would’ve I’ll

According to ESPN , the horse that was racing for the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes has been scratched. Trainers said on The Dan Patrick Show this morning discovered that "I'll Have Another" is suffering from tendinitis and will not race.

The upsets continued on the track as the 24-1 long shot, Ruler on Ice, won the 143rd Belmont Stakes. 20-1 Stay Thirsty and 15-1 Brilliant Speed round out the podium in a very strange season of the Triple Crown.