1999 Belmont Stakes

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The very talented Lemon Drop Kid wins the Belmont, ending Charismatic's valiant bid for the Triple Crown.

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Uploaded: March 18, 2007 at 5:06 am
Author: cf1970

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Tags: Sports Horse Racing 1999 Belmont Stakes Lemon Drop Kid Charismatic New York

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kpz1234 (December 10, 2008 at 3:44 am)
I think part of the problem was that Antley kept Charismatic at the front of the pack when in the other two Triple Crown races, Charismatic closed from mid-pack. Probably the distance as well. That horse had so much guts.
thespa77 (October 15, 2008 at 9:57 pm)
Chris saved his horse's life, too tragic that he lost his life so early, miss him still. Lemon Drop Kid was a great horse though, somehow not given credit during his career.
erleski (May 7, 2008 at 4:09 pm)
I made good coin on this race... over $6,000!!!!
WhiteCamry (June 4, 2008 at 3:59 pm)
On what kind of bet, and how much?
marc19ar (March 23, 2007 at 2:24 am)
i think he's really a great horse and a true champion, imagine running with broken leg in a mile and half, i think that's courage and heart.. i really miss this he could be the triple crown winner...to chris he's one of the best...
cf1970 (March 23, 2007 at 10:14 am)
Well said. Take care.
DarwinCharles (July 1, 2008 at 12:40 pm)
He didn't run the mile and a half with a broken leg. He broke it just before hitting the wire at the very end of the race.
AwsiDooger (March 18, 2007 at 9:23 pm)
Wow, I'd forgotten what a big field that was, unusual for a Belmont particularly when the Triple Crown is at stake. I guess they didn't respect Charismatic at a mile and a half.

Still, a good effort by Charismatic. This was the third straight Belmont with a Triple Crown denied, following Silver Charm and Real Quiet.

Sad ending for Chris Antley about 18 months later, dead at age 34 and dispute whether it was homicide or drug related.
cf1970 (March 18, 2007 at 9:31 pm)
Good point, that field was large. Charismatic was a good horse, but might have been a little out of his element at a mile and a half. Chris Antley's story was tragic, very sad indeed. Touching to remember him holding Charismatic's leg to help save him after his injury. Take care.