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Among the contenders for the Belmont Stakes is The Wine Steward, trained by Mike Maker, who opted for the $2 million in this competition over the $500,000 Woody Stephens on the undercard.

Mystik Dan, trained by Kenny McPeek, is a top contender for the Belmont Stakes. The Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up has shown remarkable form and resilience. Mystik Dan will attempt to conquer the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga after a solid performance at Pimlico.

Seize the Grey, trained by D. Wayne Lukas, captured attention with his stunning Preakness victory. Ridden by young jockey Jaime Torres, Seize the Grey found his rhythm on the muddy track and led the entire way. Trainer Lukas believes the versatile colt doesn't need to lead to win and can adjust his strategy as needed.

The 156th Belmont Stakes (G1) is set for Saturday, June 8, at Saratoga Race Course. This year's race is shortened to 1 ¼ miles due to the ongoing renovations at Belmont Park, making Saratoga the temporary home for the final leg of the Triple Crown.Resilience, trained by the cautious and strategic Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, is a promising contender in this year's Belmont Stakes. Skipping the Preakness to focus on the Belmont, Resilience aims to bounce back from a sixth-place finish in the Kentucky Derby. 

Chad C. Brown is a name synonymous with success in the horse racing world. Since establishing his stable in 2007, Brown has accumulated an impressive list of accolades, including four Eclipse Awards, 18 Breeders’ Cup wins, and two Preakness wins. His keen eye for selecting races and exceptional training methods have propelled many horses to victory, including Sierra Leone.Sierra Leone is a rising star in the world of horse racing. This three-year-old colt, sired by Gun Runner out of the Malibu Moon mare Heavenly Love, has shown impressive performance since he began racing in 2023. Being the Kentucky Derby’s runner-up has set the expectations sky-high for Sierra Leone, this stallion is the favorite on Belmont Stakes Odds.