Betting the Belmont: Ranking the field behind frontrunner Forte
The third jewel of the Triple Crown will be run this Saturday at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
A field of nine has been entered in the Belmont, headed by morning-line favorite Forte and Preakness winner National Treasure. Kentucky Derby winner Mage was not entered.
Forte was also the Kentucky Derby morning line favorite but was scratched by track officials due to a hoof injury. He's listed as the 5-2 favorite with s