Yes, it’s true—actually possibly true. Reports are swirling all over that New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer is mulling over a plan that would close the historic Aqueduct race track down for good.

In the plan, which is only speculated at this point, the horse racing activity would shift over to Belmont. The land, according to reports from Bloodhorse.com and the NY Times, would be sold to developers for hotels and shops.

Well, it appears to be official now. The 139th running of the Belmont Stakes on June 9th, 2007 will be without Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense.

After the shocking loss at the Preakness Stakes, word began coming out that Street Sense would pass on the Belmont Stakes. However, nothing appeared to be concrete.

Barbaro made it out of the six-hour surgery and has as 50-50 chance to make it according to the surgeon. He is doing better today and is standing. He’s definitely receiving the best possible treatment. His incident brings up shady intentions at Pimlico Track. At the Preakness, Barbaro broke through the gate prematurely. It takes a lot of force to do that and he could have easily been injured.

Barbaro is going to undergo surgery today (Sunday). He has two fractures and it’s possible that Barbaro won’t make it. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barbaro this day. We ask everyone to at least think positive thoughts and wish him well. Barbaro is finished as a thoroughbred racer, but let’s hope he at least gets to live longer.

Make it through Barbaro!