{Lexington, Kentucky}...Kentucky's Thoroughbred breeding industry has suffered since the 2008 market downturn. There are predicted to be 3,500 fewer foals born this year than in 1975, the year Affirmed was born. In two weeks, Derby and Preakness winner I'll Have Another will take his shot at the Belmont Stakes. If he succeeds, a Triple Crown winner could revive the sport. Since 1978, I'll Have Another is the 12th horse to win the first two legs. Affirmed, who died in 2001, is buried just outside the stallion barn at Jonabell Farm in Lexington. While racing fans watch one race June 9th, horse breeders will be watching the race to build the next stallion dynasty.
