Acknowledging the Acorn

Monomoy Girl before the Ashland Stakes!
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Monomoy Girl, winner of the Ashland Stakes!
Monomoy Girl, winner of the Ashland Stakes!

Change is inevitable.  Horse racing has its own trends.  However, some breaks with tradition seem stranger to me than others.  I am surprised that the Acorn Stakes is now described as the Belmont Stakes undercard.  Here are some big reasons why should be acknowledging the Acorn,  the third leg of the Filly Triple Crown, the first jewel of the Triple Tiara.

 

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