richiebee Wrote:
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> So it would look something like this: July 4 Derby
> (July 4 is a Saturday this
> year). August 1 (Saturday) Stronach crew gets to
> run second leg at whichever
> family oval might be open at the time. That could
> set up a Belmont Stakes on
> either Sept 5 or Sept 7(Labor Day).
>
> Yes the spacing between races is not traditional
> but a lot of traditions are
> sadly gone forever.


Richiebee -

How about this twist on your idea - a reverse Triple Crown:

Belmont Stakes July 4
Preakness Aug. 1
Kentucky Derby Sept. 5 or 7?

As for the Travers, move it back a week or two and it can be for the horses which, for whatever reason, couldn't get into the Ky. Derby.

Like you said, it's not traditional, but it could work. No?