Any chance there's a max field of 16 going to post at the Belmont?

While I don't by any means think he is THE horse to beat CC, I have to include among those with a chance. He ran very well in his past two races without getting what would be an optimal trip for him. If he's allowed loose on the lead in the Belmont, he's very dangerous. If CC is used a bit to keep up with him, than it helps the chances of the closers late. Win or lose, SI could be a big factor if entered.

I like the out-of-the-box thinking, but Palace Malice would chew him up and spit him out at this point in their careers.

Danza out. He is being sent to Ocala for some rest.

Danza Out
 

Per Pletcher. Off to Ocala for a rest.

Shocking!

It is safe to say that no Pletcher horse will ever be a threat to win the Triple Crown.

They'll be more. Watch , the race will have 8 starters.

I have to agree.

Social Inclusion is probably a Game On Dude type that needs the lead to show his best, but I don't see a problem with the Belmont Stakes distance for him.

Danza out of the Belmont
 

Blood Horse alert TAP unhappy with the way he cane out of his workout

Matuszak added as Belmont possible..

:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyznTGsqmt8

Thanks for posting that.

PRIVMAN: Latest probable field for Belmont Stakes

California Chrome (Art Sherman/Victor Espinoza) Preakness, 1st
Candy Boy (John Sadler/Gary Stevens) Ky Derby, 13th
Commanding Curve (Dallas Stewart/Shaun Bridgmohan) Ky Derby, 2nd
Commissioner (Todd Pletcher/Javier Castellano) Peter Pan, 2nd
Intense Holiday (Todd Pletcher/TBA) Ky Derby, 12th
Kid Cruz (Linda Rice/TBA) Preakness, 8th
Matuszak (Bill Mott/Mike Smith) Tesio, 2nd
Ride On Curlin (Billy Gowan/John Velazquez) Preakness, 2nd
Samraat (Rick Violette/Jose Ortiz) Ky Derby, 5th
Social Inclusion (Manny Azpurua/TBA) Preakness, 3rd
Tonalist (Christophe Clement/Joel Rosario) Peter Pan, 1st
Wicked Strong (Jimmy Jerkens/Rajiv Maragh) Ky Derby, 4th

Ring Weekend will pass on Belmont

Ring Weekend, fifth in the Preakness, will not run in the Belmont Stakes, trainer Graham Motion said Friday. Prior to the Preakness Ring Weekend won the Tampa Bay Derby and was second in the Calder Derby. He was forced to skip the Kentucky Derby after developing a temperature two days following his final workout for the race.

"I don't see any need to come back in three weeks and run him a
mile and a half," Motion said Friday from Fair Hill. "We got lots of options, grass options, dirt options."

Zito doesn't have some plug to throw in there DWL-style?

He will, it is still early

Intense Holiday this AM

David Grening ‏@DRFGrening
Intense Holiday was walked off the track and walked onto the equine ambulance which picked him up at the gap.

@StarlightRacing: Intense Holiday has suffered a condylar fracture. He'll undergo surgery but is expected to fully recover. Still, prayers help...

Bummer...typical recovery time?

Pletcher has zero hope then. Commissioner is a fraud, as I only used to think he had talent because of the hype on Top Billing.

Candy Boy out now,; he'll point to Los Alamitos Derby.

retired.
which i figured would be the news.

I just keep hoping for a field in the single digits. The biggest fields in any Triple Crown year were both 8 horses.

http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome...ifornia-chrome

i can't help but wonder if kid cruz will start. some of the others...man, i don't know why they're on the list. matterhorn...four starts, one win-and that was in a msw last year.
matuszak, one win, last year in an off the turf at churchill.

Medal Count in.

Imagine the day Sprendthrift could have if he upset (Beholder)

General a Rod added to Belmont field. Napravnik aboard.

6/7/14 Belmont Stakes 1 1/2M - BEL:

1. California Chrome (Art Sherman/Victor Espinoza) Preakness, 1st
2. Commanding Curve (Dallas Stewart/Shaun Bridgmohan) Ky Derby, 2nd
3. Commissioner (Todd Pletcher/Javier Castellano) Peter Pan, 2nd
4. Matuszak (Bill Mott/Mike Smith) Tesio, 2nd
5. Ride On Curlin (Billy Gowan/John Velazquez) Preakness, 2nd
6. Samraat (Rick Violette/Jose Ortiz) Ky Derby, 5th
7. Tonalist (Christophe Clement/Joel Rosario) Peter Pan, 1st
8. Wicked Strong (Jimmy Jerkens/Rajiv Maragh) Ky Derby, 4th
9. Medal Count (Dale Romans/Robby Albarado) Ky Derby, 8th
10. Matterhorn (Todd Pletcher/TBA) Peter Pan, 4th
11. General a Rod (Mike Maker/Rosie Napravnik) Preakness, 4th

My tweets, (and some re-tweets of Welsch), from workout session this morning..

Steve Byk @Steve_Byk Tonalist & Life in Shambles 5f together for @clementstable @ 1:00.0 on various watches. Belmont starter good. Easy Goer starter very good.

Steve Byk @Steve_Byk Idyllic lead to Crown try peaks for California Chrome in :47.3 work (Outs :59.4, 1:12.4, 1:26.1, 1:40.0). Couldn't have gone easier, looked better. & Cal Chrome came through stretch - with wind at his back - to cheers from the 250+ that turned out. Fun atmosphere of anticipation @TheNYRA.

Steve Byk @Steve_Byk Waiting on Social Inclusion splits but Wood/Preakness show pony was going at a serious clip..

Mike Welsch @DRFWelsch Watches still cooling down after Social Inclusion goes 1/2 from 3/8's pole in :45.13(:33.44 opening 3F), out :57.57, 1:10.93. & Main track obviously lightning fast this a.m. Decision on Social Inclusion's Belmont status pending.

Mike Welsch @DRFWelsch Samraat breezes easy mile over dullish Aqueduct main in 147.43 dragged rider around to 1/4 pole came home in 24.49 out another 1/8 in 12.17.

Ride On Curlin and Commanding Curve work Sunday..

I just saw CC's and Social Inclusion's works.

I thought CC looked great, then I watched Social Inclusion!

He did not look like a horse galloping out in 109.4.

That track must be facing downhill today.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...l-belmont-work

Kid Cruz is out.

Field appears set with Social Inclusion opting out...

6/7/14 Belmont Stakes 1 1/2M - BEL:

1. California Chrome (Art Sherman/Victor Espinoza) Preakness, 1st
2. Commanding Curve (Dallas Stewart/Shaun Bridgmohan) Ky Derby, 2nd
3. Commissioner (Todd Pletcher/Javier Castellano) Peter Pan, 2nd
4. Matuszak (Bill Mott/Mike Smith) Tesio, 2nd
5. Ride On Curlin (Billy Gowan/John Velazquez) Preakness, 2nd
6. Samraat (Rick Violette/Jose Ortiz) Ky Derby, 5th
7. Tonalist (Christophe Clement/Joel Rosario) Peter Pan, 1st
8. Wicked Strong (Jimmy Jerkens/Rajiv Maragh) Ky Derby, 4th
9. Medal Count (Dale Romans/Robby Albarado) Ky Derby, 8th
10. Matterhorn (Todd Pletcher/TBA) Peter Pan, 4th
11. General a Rod (Mike Maker/Rosie Napravnik) Preakness, 4th