Because of the long distance and the wide turns at Belmont Park, the post positions are not as pivotal as in the other races, but Baffert could not help but notice the luck of the draw. But it should not be problem. This horse lets you know when he's ready to go. Once again, Gary Stevens will be aboard Point Given. The Belmont Stakes provides a chance at redemption for Monarchos, who will have local favorite Jorge Chavez aboard.
Many trainers shy away from the Belmont due to the unusually long distance.
It's an odd distance for these horses, something they aren't really used to. Some of the stiffest challenge could come from the horses that stayed away from the Preakness. If there was moral victory at Churchill Downs, it was turned in by Invisible Ink, a 30-1 long shot who was a stunning second in the Kentucky Derby. Bettors have taken notice of Invisible Ink, who drew the inside post for the Belmont Stakes and is down to 8-1. Thunder Blitz, the son of Holy Bull who was fourth at Churchill Downs, has the fourth post at 10-1.