Sierra Leone is just two noses away from being undefeated, making him a formidable contender. In the Kentucky Derby, he veered inward in the final stretch, costing himself the win and ultimately finishing second. Trainer Chad Brown has decided to switch jockeys, bringing in Flavien Prat to replace Tyler Gaffalione. Prat's tactical skills and minimal errors could provide the edge Sierra Leone needs. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 8, as the 156th Belmont Stakes (G1) unfolds at Saratoga Race Course. Reduced to 1 ¼ miles from 1 ½ miles because of Belmont Park's rebuild, this race is the final leg of the Triple Crown.

On Saturday, June 8, the Saratoga Race Course will feature the 156th Belmont Stakes (G1). The race has been reduced to 1 ¼ miles, down from 1 ½ miles, due to Belmont Park's rebuilding efforts and serves as the final chapter of the Triple Crown. Among the contenders is Honor Marie, trained by Whit Beckman and ridden by Florent Geroux.

Protective, a maiden trained by Todd Pletcher with solid stamina bloodlines and consistent performances in graded stakes at Aqueduct, is a contender for the Belmont Stakes.Protective, although still a maiden, has shown promise in his four-lifetime starts. In the Wood Memorial, he finished 3¾ lengths behind winner Resilience and 1½ lengths behind Society Man. Despite not having a win, his steady performances in graded stakes suggest he has the potential to compete at a high level.

Dornoch is a contender for the 2024 Belmont Stakes, a colt with a strong pedigree and promising performance history. Trained by Danny Gargan and ridden by Luis Saez, had a challenging trip in the Kentucky Derby, breaking from the No. 1 post and finishing 10th after encountering traffic and being bumped.

The 156th Belmont Stakes (G1) is set for Saturday, June 8, at Saratoga Race Course. This year’s race, shortened to 1 ¼ miles due to the ongoing renovations at Belmont Park, serves as the final leg of the Triple Crown. Among the contenders is Antiquarian, trained by Todd Pletcher, who secured his spot with a win in the Peter Pan Stakes.