Some may think he should just chance it and go for it, but it's all about money. Ill Have Another is a stallion and his semen will make his owners much more money than the pay out for Belmont Stakes. Sure it would be nice to have a Triple Crown Winner, especially since we have not had one since 1978, but the millions of dollars he will make by making babies is waaaaay more.
Left foot tendon injuries are very common in race horses. Because they run the whole race counter clockwise, the left front foot is their lead food for the whole race and withstands the majority of the pressure. Running in this race could criple him for life and render him unable to race, and worse, unable to breed ever again. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association does not allow artificial insemination, as does other industries, therefore all thoroughbred mares must be bred by live cover. This requires four sound appendages. It would be nice to have the noteriety, but I agree with the owner, managers, and trainers of Ill Have Another...just let him get paid to have sex. What more could a three year old stallion ask for??