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Message: [QUOTE="Newhouser, post: 5424964, member: 5155"] I think this is the key point. They don't think they'd win. I too don't think the schedule needs to change - it isn't supposed to be easy, and any horse that can do it in the modern era should be lauded. Problem is the sport needs the Triple Crown buzz because its the only time Joe Public pays attention. I agree that the Travers is the more coveted crown than the Belmont but the average Joe doesn't follow the Travers. The owners don't care about growing the sport just their wallets. Flightline is my example - great horse, was getting some buzz and media awareness educating the non horse player, and their owners retire him for breeding. No doubt it was there right to do so, but no doubt it was a missed opportunity for the sport. [/QUOTE]