The Belmont Stakes

[Wireman]

Might as well get the thread started.

 

So far, Nyquist, Cherry Wine and Brody's Cause have committed to the race.

[StickerMann]

Assuming he runs, and gets a remotely clean trip ;Creator wins for fun--Write it down!!

[75center]

Surprised Nyquist is in, would think they would take a break.

[Bluegrasscard]

Surprised Nyquist is in, would think they would take a break.

 

I thought about that. They may be hoping for a fast track. In the mud he will struggle mightily at that distance.

[All In]

Will suddenbreaking news be in this?

[littleluck55]

If SuddenBreakingNews is in it, that's my pick. If not, I'm going with Brody's Cause. 3 different winners for the TC races.

[littleluck55]

Nyquist has a fever and didn't make the trip to Belmont as planned, yet. Trainer says it is nothing serious and they are still planning on running, but something they have to watch.

[littleluck55]

Nyquist is out of the Belmont. He had spiked a fever but has since gone down but has an elevated white blood count.

 

Elevated White Blood Cell Count Rules Nyquist Out Of Belmont Stakes; Summer Campaign Planned - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

[Getslow]

Tough break, NBC. Ratings won't be so hot. I'll be watching, but I'll be curious to see how many others are.

[Wireman]

I'll be watching. Mostly because I'm a gambling junkie but I'll be watching.

[75center]

Give the horse a break and come back late summer. He can do nothing more to enhance his reputation until the Breeder's Cup.

[All In]

Any news more breaking news about The Belmont, field,etc?

[All In]

Give the horse a break and come back late summer. He can do nothing more to enhance his reputation until the Breeder's Cup.

 

Where and when is Breeder's Cup held?

[frankdracman23]

Any news more breaking news about The Belmont, field,etc?

 

 

Potential Belmont Stakes Starters

 

 

Horse Trainer Jockey Last Race

Brody's Cause Dale Romans Luis Saez Ky. Derby, 7th

Cherry Wine Dale Romans Corey Lanerie Preakness, 2nd

Creator Steve Asmussen Irad Ortiz, Jr. Ky. Derby, 13th

Destin Todd Pletcher Javier Castellano Ky. Derby, 5th

Exaggerator Keith Desormeaux Kent Desormeaux Preakness, 1st

Governor Malibu Christophe Clement Joel Rosario Peter Pan, 2nd

Lani Mikio Matsunaga Yutaka Take Preakness, 5th

Stradivari Todd Pletcher John Velazquez Preakness, 4th

Suddenbreakingnews Donnie Von Hemel Mike Smith Ky. Derby, 5th

Wild About Deb Phil D'Amato Trevor McCarthy Peter Pan, 3rd

[frankdracman23]

Where and when is Breeder's Cup held?

 

The Breeders' Cup announced today that the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Challenge series will consist of 77 automatic qualifying races, including four new races, into the Breeders' Cup World Championships with 49 Challenge races held in the U.S. and Canada, and 28 races to be run outside of North America. Breeders’ Cup will pay entry fees and provide travel allowances for the connections of the Challenge winners to compete in the Championships. (Complete 2016 schedule is available at Breeders’ Cup | November 4 & 5, 2