[kathy and al]

2012 Belmont Stakes possible starters (as of Mon. 6/4):
Horse Trainer Jockey Approx. Odds

Atigun K. McPeek J. Leparoux 30-1

Dullahan D. Romans J. Castellano 5-1

Five Sixteen D. Schettino R. Napravnik 50-1

Guyana Star Dweej D. Shivmanagal undecided 50-1

I'll Have Another D. O'Neill M. Gutirrez 3-5

Optimizer D. Lukas C. Nakatani 30-1

Paynter B. Baffert M. Smith 8-1

Ravelo's Boy M. Azpurua A. Solis 50-1

Street Life C. Brown J. Lezcano 15-1

Union Rags M. Matz J. Velasquez 6-1

Unstoppable U K. McPeek J. Alvarado 30-1


This race will be a true test of a champion. I'll Have Another will be asked to go 1 1/2 miles on Saturday after completing the Kentucky Derby and Preakness and all within a space of 5 weeks. Not an easy accomplishment especially in light of the fact that these babies have never run this far in their lives and, in all likelyhood, will never run 1 1/2 miles ever again in their racing careers. I think most would love to see a Triple Crown champion but not sure it can be pulled off this year as has been the case for the last 34 years. It will surely be an ineresting race to watch but for the I'll Have Another fans-a tough race-even for a probable 3/5 favorite.