Chicago Sports

Changes in horse racing landscape cause more breakdowns

n one respect, less has become more during the 30 years since Affirmed became the last of racing's 11 Triple Crown winners, with Alydar battling him every step of the way. When Kentucky Derby winner Affirmed and runner-up Alydar renewed their rivalry in the 1978 Preakness, it was their sixth meeting. (11/05) More