Kid Cruz (#4) - was overmatched and no factor in the Preakness never showing his late closing kick, gets class relief today & major jockey switch for this overnight stake.
Life in Shambles (#1) - got nailed at the wire in Sir Barton Stakes; the other 3 yr.old stake on the Preakness under card, could be a BIG day for Frenchman; Christophe Clement with this runner who outworked his Belmont Stakes stable mate.
Exotic & multi-race runners : Misconnect (#5) - Pass the Coffee (#8)
Brooklyn Invitational Stakes (3rd)
Ground Transport (#2) - went wire to wire in the mile & a quarter Drosselmeyer Stakes, the overnight stake prep race for this, pointed for this race since shipping in from out of town.
Ever Rider (#5) - rallied just missing behind top pick in last start, jockey Victor Espinoza gets an opportunity to negotiate the Belmont Stakes distance in this race!
Exotic & multi-race runners : Micromanage (#3) - Norumbega (#8)
Jaipur Invitational Stakes (4th)
Ben's Cat (#8) - this eight year old gelding is 33 for 39 lifetime with 26 lifetime wins, ships to Belmont for this race & is the class of this field.
Salto (#11) - turns back to a turf sprint after consistent route racing this past year, has to get the trip from the far outside post.
Exotic & multi-race runners : Upgrade (#4) - Marchman (#10)
Woody Stephens Stakes (5th)
Embellishing Bob (#6) - placed 1st via disqualification in the Derby Trial going a mile at Churchill Downs over Bayern, another shipper who will be pointing for the King's Bishop this summer at the Spa.
Coup de Grace (#5) - won the Bay Shore Stakes at Aqueduct going this distance on the Wood Memorial under card, overlooked in that race at 7-1 winning by a nose closing late, maybe overlooked again?
Exotic & multi-race runners : Havana (#3) - Tonito M. (#7)
TVG Acorn Stakes (6th)
House Rules (#2) - hasn't raced since her runner up effort in the Gulfstream Park Oaks going a eighth of a mile longer, the "Chief" skipped the Kentucky Oaks for this spot.
My Miss Sophia (#8) - held 2nd behind top 3 yr.old filly; Untapable in the Kentucky Oaks, may encounter more speed than she expected in this race.
Exotic & multi-race runners : Fiftyshadesofgold (#3) - Fashion Plate (#1)
Ogden Phipps Stakes (7th)
Princess of Sylmar (#6) - returned to the races this spring with a solid victory in a overnight stake at Aqueduct, can sit behind the speed of his top two challengers.
Close Hatches (#1) - had two wire to wire victories at Oaklawn Park this spring, goes from the rail & is the better alternative price-wise of the two speeds here.
Exotic & multi-race runners : Beholder (#5) - Antipathy (#2)
Longines Just a Game Stakes (8th)
Discreet Marq (#9) - just missed in Keeneland stake last time out, this high class N.Y. bred loves the turf & this mile distance.
Waterway Run (#8) - closed last time out for victory on a good turf course here at Belmont going a bit longer, razor sharp since shipping stateside.
Exotic & multi-race runners : Stephanie's Kitten (#6) - Better Lucky (#10)
Metropolitan Handicap (9th)
Palace Malice (#1) - last year's Belmont Stakes winner has been razor sharp since returning as a four year old this year, goes from the rail & hasn't scared off any competition in this field of 13 runners.
Normandy Invasion (#9) - hasn't been seen since finishing behind top pick in the New Orleans Handicap late in March, a fitting horse to play on the 70th anniversary of the infamous World War II battle.
Exotic & multi-race runners : Shakin It Up (#13) - Goldencents (#4)
Knob Creek Manhattan Stakes (10th)
Seek Again (#6) - just missed going shorter versus two-time Horse of the Year; Wise Dan last time out, won at this distance as three year old two starts back, this colt could have a big year ahead of him.
Imagining (#1) - went wire to wire in the Man 'o War Stakes last time out going a bit longer here, dangerous from inside post with his speed.
Exotic & multi-race runners : Rookie Sensation (#3) - Chamois (#10)
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