6/11 (BEL): Belmont Stakes Probables/Possibles

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Didn't Woody Stephens used to say, "If you can get a mile, you can go a mile and a half" or something similar to that..?

Alot of folks are under the impression that closers should dominate the Belmont. Tis not the case.

[Rootdog1]

Funny - same discussion I had with the owner of Shack yesterday. The bottom line, they think he is getting better every day and if healthy it is worth a shot. Although...I know they are looking at specific plans for later in the year which would be fun if it worked out.

[jms62]

Unless some real speed signs up here Shackleford is going to be really tough. Animal Kingdom will be forced to go too fast too early and have nothing left. After a half in the Preakness I said to my wife the the leaders will finish at the back.. 2 of them did but Shackleford just kept going.

[letswastemoney]

Originally Posted by jms62

Unless some real speed signs up here Shackleford is going to be really tough. Animal Kingdom will be forced to go too fast too early and have nothing left. After a half in the Preakness I said to my wife the the leaders will finish at the back.. 2 of them did but Shackleford just kept going.

He probably went faster early than most people think in the Kentucky Derby. The Preakness seemed like a moderate pace. I feel AK will adapt to any style.