There have not been so few horses in the Belmont since American Pharoah scared off all but seven overmatched opponents in 2015. One global bookmaker made him 11-4 after the draw that put Essential Quality into the 2 hole against seven rivals. The morning line written by David Aragona of TimeformUS says 2-1. Mandaloun’s stablemate from the Brad Cox barn will be the favorite Saturday in the Belmont. The better, too, not to show up Essential Quality. Heir apparent Mandaloun is preparing for the little Pegasus next month at Monmouth Park, the better to fit his distance limitations. Medina Spirit is equina non grata, thanks to the New York Racing Association’s padlock, to which Bob Baffert is not being given the key. The Kentucky Derby winner will not be here, whoever it is. There will still be plenty of excitement.įinally comes the day of the draw, and the race fizzles like the Comet Kohoutek, the astronomical dud of 1973 that was supposed to make us forget about Secretariat. Then a couple of defections come before Memorial Day weekend. Right after the Preakness, there is talk of a full field, of even using the auxiliary gate for the second time ever. It always happens with the Belmont Stakes, especially when the Triple Crown is a goner. Listen Live to VSiN’s sports betting shows. Want even more betting news? Sign up for VSiN’s free daily newsletter.
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