In 2022, there would not be a Grand Slam winner, but there may be a close second. With Rich Strike opting for the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets over the Preakness Stakes, giving us another chance to see who will win the Kentucky Derby Provided by Woodford Reserve — though don't expect 80.80-1 odds this time.

Rich Strike will become the first quasi Crown winner to complete a Kentucky Derby-Belmont Stakes dual since Thunder Gulch in 1995 if he repeats his victory in the run of the roses in Grade 1 "Test of a Champion," but he will have stiff competition from a good field. We the People (2-1), Mo Donegal (2-1), and the filly, Nest are among the runners in a field at Belmont Park on Saturday evening.

This is when the drama begins. He's the morning line favourite coming off a tremendous, front-running win in the Peter Pan Stakes, and he'll be the lone speed in this race. He should be able to control the tempo and maybe the race if he breaks effectively from the rail. Based on his Peter Pan romp on a wet track, there's a chance of rain on Saturday, which should only assist him.

2. Skippy long stocking (20-1) finished third in the Wood Memorial Stakes Sponsored by Resorts World Casino before finishing sixth in the Preakness Stakes. It's challenging to develop an excitement for him here after such a step-down.

Manny Franco is the jockey. Saffie Joseph Jr. is the trainer.

3. Nest (8-1): Her owner, Todd Pletcher, brought out the last filly to win the Belmont, Rags to Riches, in 2007. She finished a close second to Secret Oath in the Longines Kentucky Oaks before finishing fourth in the Preakness, and her owners had this race in mind since the beginning of the year. She's a threat to break the superfecta at the very least. Jose Ortiz and Todd Pletcher is the trainer.

4. Rich Strike (7-2): The 80.80-1 Kentucky Derby winner skipped the Preakness to focus on this race, and his recent training suggests he made the right decision. His odds at Churchill Downs may make him appear to be a one-hit-wonder, but he could have bloomed at the right time. Although his slow pace may hamper his chances, don't dismiss him this time, as nearly everyone did on May 1st. Sonny Leon is the jockey. Eric Reed is the instructor.

6. Minister of Creativity (6-1): In his stakes debut, he ran a solid race to finish third in the Preakness. He's certainly in good shape, but this will be his third race in five weeks, which could be a factor. For an inexperienced runner, that was a bit much. Nonetheless, he possesses enough talent to be trusted in the exotics.

6. Mo Donegal: This team has a lot going for it. In New York, he won the Wood Classic and the Remsen Stakes and broke his virginity at Belmont Park. In the Kentucky Derby, he had a terrible trip but still finished fifth. Pletcher has three Belmont victories to his credit, and this 3-year-old is strong enough to make it four. Like Rich Strike's, a slow pace will make it much harder for him on Saturday.

Irad Ortiz Jr., jockey Todd Pletcher is the trainer.

7. Golden Glider (20-1): In Peter Pan, he finished second to We the People, but he was around ten lengths down beneath the wire. Although he may welcome the extra distance, he finished fourth in his Grade 1 and Grade 2 appearances.

Brian Hernandez Jr., jockey Ken McPeek is the trainer.

Here, it's an uphill battle.

Dylan Davis is the jockey. Mark Casse is the trainer.

8. Barber Road (10-1): He possesses a strong closing kick, but it could be a disadvantage in this field. He came back to finish sixth in the Kentucky Derby, but given the fast pace, he should have been closer. In six of his nine races, he's finished first or second, and he'll be a factor on his most good day, but Saturday might not be that day.

Joel Rosario is the jockey. John Ortiz is the trainer.

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