Belmont Stakes EXTRAS right here.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by JolyB

Glad you remembered to include these extras, Don Guido. Even with the shorter distance and the absence of spectators it still has the feeling of a "big race day" In the current environment I'll take whatever's available. I will miss hearing the song "New York, New York" just before the post parade. I've got some "little town blues" that I'd like to have "just melting away".

Do you by any chance have an over/under about how many of our group will choose Jungle Runner for category #3 of your extras? I realize that there is a difference between the horse least likely to win and the horse most likely to finish last, but I suspect he will garner lots of support.

Yes, it will be odd not to follow the age old Triple Crown in sequence especially if we have a potential TC winner. I'll miss all the songs and the hype and the hats and the anticipation. The big three races are one of several sporting events that mark my year: College World Series, college football (watching my Clemson Tigers roll along with many other games), The Breeders Cup and CFP Championship, although played in January (hopefully Clemson will represent again).

It will interesting to see if we have a horse win the first two. What a build up for the Derby, And if there is a TC winner this years, there will be a big asterisk by the accomplishment.