It's Belmont Week . . . thoughts, weather, etc here

[JolyB]

Originally Posted by cal828

I could be wrong of course. Hard to handicap the handicappers, but I think I would be surprised if the lady in question went with any gray other than the one she has already enjoyed success with and why not? He has already demonstrated that he can get the distance. Within a sixteenth of a mile of the distance anyway. Have to say, I'm a bit disappointed that the Belmont Stakes this year is not the traditional mile and a half. Just seems to be a much more unique race at the longer distance, but not many, if any, venues like Belmont Park.

I suspect that the TV coverage of the Belmont Stakes will show us graphically why it is not possible to run a 1 1/2 mile race on the main track at Saratoga. If Randy Moss is part of the crew he will explain it. Like you, I'll miss the distance that creates the "test of a champion." But, all of the ambiance and charm of Saratoga ought to make up for it. I envy those who will be there, crowds and all.