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A Costly Mistake, a Tragic End

Lemon Drop Kid, left, noses out Vision and Verse to win the Belmont Stakes. (Associated Press)

The question surrounding Charismatic's failed attempt to win the Belmont Stakes, writes Andrew Beyer, is Chris Antley's race strategy.

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'Kid' Denies Triple Crown Bid
Charismatic's bid to become the 12th Triple Crown winner ended tragically when he broke down after finishing third in the Belmont Stakes behind the long shot winner Lemon Drop Kid.

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Another Charismatic Display
Kentucky Derby winner Charismatic defied the odds and again held off a late charge by Menifee to win the Preakness on May 15. The victory put Charismatic in position to become the first horse to win the Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978. Jockey Chris Antley (pictured) signals his second victory in the Triple Crown races.

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