Herrmann: The Belmont Stakes is always a winner
Quick ReadThis race wasn't even fast. In fact it was the slowest in 15 years. But it was fun.
Photo credit: Getty Images | Drosselmeyer jockey Mike Smith (L) and trainer Bill Mott are joined by New York State Governor David Paterson as they celebrate winning the 142nd Running of the Belmont Stakes. (June 5, 2010)
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2010 Belmont Stakes
From a distance, it might look like an also-ran. From a distance, a Belmont Stakes without a Triple Crown on the line might seem like expecting Lennon and McCartney and getting Ringo; like watching the Marx Brothers and getting Zeppo. But forget that. The distance that really matters is the mile-and-a-half around the track at Belmont Park, and that is a heck of a ride, no matter who's in and who's...
