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Damn!!!!
I wanted to see him win the triple crown.
Not this time
Sarava wins Belmont Stakes; War Emblem eighth
Posted: Saturday June 08, 2002 6:37 PM
NEW YORK (AP) -- War Emblem's remarkable run for a Triple Crown ended shockingly Saturday, along with his trainer's hope to avenge two close calls, when the colt was beaten by long-shot Sarava in the Belmont Stakes.
Right from the start, when War Emblem went to his knees, it was clear there would be no Triple Crown champion this year.
War Emblem recovered nicely to move into contention entering the first turn, but he was boxed in along the rail by Sunday Break, Wiseman's Ferry and Medaglia d'Oro. Under the urging of jockey Victor Espinoza, War Emblem seized the lead just before the final turn but just ran out of gas.
As the field turned into the long home stretch of the grueling 1 1/2-mile Belmont, Sarava and Medaglia d'Oro regained control. The two battled down the stretch, but it was Sarava, the longest shot in the 11-horse field, who held on to win by a half-length.
Trained by Ken McPeek, Sarava returned a record $142.50 for a $2 bet. The previous record was $132.10 by Sherluck in 1931.
Bob Baffert is now a loser in three Triple Crown tries, with Silver Charm in 1997 and Real Quiet in 1998 also coming up short in the Belmont after winning the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.
When War Emblem took his brief lead, the crowd roared in anticipation of a Triple Crown champion after a 24-year wait. But the ornery colt had no fight left, and faded to eighth, eased past the finish line by Espinoza.
I wanted to see him win the triple crown.
Not this time
Sarava wins Belmont Stakes; War Emblem eighth
Posted: Saturday June 08, 2002 6:37 PM
NEW YORK (AP) -- War Emblem's remarkable run for a Triple Crown ended shockingly Saturday, along with his trainer's hope to avenge two close calls, when the colt was beaten by long-shot Sarava in the Belmont Stakes.
Right from the start, when War Emblem went to his knees, it was clear there would be no Triple Crown champion this year.
War Emblem recovered nicely to move into contention entering the first turn, but he was boxed in along the rail by Sunday Break, Wiseman's Ferry and Medaglia d'Oro. Under the urging of jockey Victor Espinoza, War Emblem seized the lead just before the final turn but just ran out of gas.
As the field turned into the long home stretch of the grueling 1 1/2-mile Belmont, Sarava and Medaglia d'Oro regained control. The two battled down the stretch, but it was Sarava, the longest shot in the 11-horse field, who held on to win by a half-length.
Trained by Ken McPeek, Sarava returned a record $142.50 for a $2 bet. The previous record was $132.10 by Sherluck in 1931.
Bob Baffert is now a loser in three Triple Crown tries, with Silver Charm in 1997 and Real Quiet in 1998 also coming up short in the Belmont after winning the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.
When War Emblem took his brief lead, the crowd roared in anticipation of a Triple Crown champion after a 24-year wait. But the ornery colt had no fight left, and faded to eighth, eased past the finish line by Espinoza.
