The Belmont Stakes

Ah, so close yet so far.
Thirty years since the last Triple Crown winner, and now it will be 31.
The winner of both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, favorite Big Brown did not win the Belmont Stakes as so many hoped he would. Due to, I'm sure, that crack in his hoof, his jockey pulled him back, after he had been steady in third place.
At the time, it wasn't clear if the horse was kicked or not, but appeared to be fine after the race was over.
So no Triple Crown winner this year. Maybe next time around.