The 157th Belmont Stakes is poised to be the most exciting horse racing event of the year, surpassing even the Kentucky Derby. With a variety of narrative arcs, it features Journalism as the sentimental favorite, who recently triumphed in the Preakness Stakes. Sovereignty emerges as the controversial figure, having skipped the Preakness, impacting the narrative of potential new fans. Rodriguez, fresh off a Wood Memorial victory, is expected to lead early, while Baeza aims to honor his mother, with a history of producing notable winners. This race promises to engage both die-hard fans and newcomers alike.
The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes has about as many plot lines as a season of "The White Lotus." It's easily the best race of the year.
You've got your sentimental favorite in Journalism, whose stretch drive in winning the Preakness Stakes could make almost anyone a fan of horse racing.
You've got your villain in Sovereignty, who kicked racing tradition in the teeth after winning the Kentucky Derby when his connections refused to enter him in the Preakness Stakes.
Rodriguez, whose last race was a win in the Wood Memorial, likely means he'll be on the lead as the horses head down the backstretch.
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