Sports Betting Blog

The field for the 2006 Belmont Stakes has been posted at the NYRA. The official contenders will be finalized tomorrow, but here's the horses as they now stand.

Steppenwolfer
Great pedigree, great Kentucky Derby Performance, but does he have anything left at the end of the race?

Deputy Glitters
Worked five furlongs in 1:01 4/5 on a fast track in Belmont on Monday morning. Finished 8th in the Kentucky Derby.

Plantinum Couple
Placed sixth at the Preakness Stakes. Will the Damon Runyon winner make a better effort for Belmont?

Bluegrass Cat
Came in second to Barbaro at the Derby. Will this be trainer Todd Pletcher's winning pony?

Jazil
One win in seven starts, but not a bad showing at the Derby. The late-running horse will go into the Belmont without a final work out.

Bob and John
Awful 17th place finish in the Kentucky Derby, but looked good prior to the Triple Crown.

Hemingway's Key
Finished third in the Preakness, and is the only horse to return from the Pimlico race.

Sun River
Full brother to champion Ashado, Pletcher's other hope for the Belmont.

Sacred Light
Santa Catalina Stakes runner-up. Only one win in seven career starts.

Oh So Awesome
Did seven furlongs in just over 1:27 this past Thursday. Don't rule 'im out.

Once the list is finalized we'll see how the Belmont odds are shaping up. Even with the Derby and Preakness winners absent (or perhaps because of that), watch for some wild wagering this year at Belmont Park.

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