Much Less Excitement Going Into This Year’s Belmont Stakes

What a difference a year makes concerning The Belmont Stakes.

Last year, for the second straight year, a horse was bidding for the Triple Crown and unlike California Chrome the year before, American Pharoah ended what had become a 37 year span between Triple Crown winners.

In the race six days hence, not only is no horse bidding for the Triple Crown but only one of the big race winners will be in the race.

A fine horse, Exaggerator, the Preakness Stakes winner will be a big favorite especially since Nyquist, the Kentucky Derby winner, will not be in the race.