How is betting the Belmont any different than betting the Derby? In the Derby horses are trying 10 marks for the first time in their lives.

You want even more thought provoking facts to contemplate? How many trainers have gotten a Storm Cat, a 49er, a Gulch and a Gone West to win at 12 marks? Say what you will of Goldophin, but I believe they are very sincere horsemen. I think they do everything in their power to treat the horse right. They almost revere them. When the Sheik lost Dubai Millenium to grass sickness he said the most poignant thing. I can't do justice by attempting to paraphrase and won't attempt to. Until they begin juicing their animals they have to be discounted here racing against the likes of Frankel, Lukas and Baffert.