Did it sneak up on everyone this year?
Blame it on the pandemic. Or the president. Or a better than expected finish to the Triple Crown.
Last year COVID-19 took the queen away from the racecourse that she had graced with her presence every June since 1946, back when she was a mere princess. Since her Gehrig-esque streak ended last year, and since she was busy with a couple of Bidens this week, it is understandable that she would miss the start of the Royal meeting.
But what about the rest of us? If that stretch duel at the Belmont Stakes between Essential Quality and Hot Rod Charlie did not reinvigorate an interest in this sport, well, go have fun with walks and strikeouts and spin rates and launch angles.
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A Triple Crown isn't in play as a nine-horse field makes preparations for the 2021 Belmont Stakes on Saturday, but there's still a big purse to be won and history to be made.
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