Commanding Curve, second in the Kentucky Derby, and Ride On Curlin, runner-up in the Preakness, are slated to take on California Chrome again in the Belmont Stakes. Also exiting the Derby and aiming for a start in the Belmont are Medal Count (third), Wicked Strong (fourth), Samraat (fifth), and General A Rod (11th). Social Inclusion, third in the Preakness, is expected to join the Belmont Stakes field, as is Kid Cruz, eighth in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
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2014 Belmont Stakes Field
| Post | Horse | Owner | Trainer | Jockey | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medal Count | Spendthrift Farm | Dale Romans | Robby Albarado | 20-1 |
| 2 | California Chrome | Perry Martin, Steve Coburn | Art Sherman | Victor Espinoza | 3-5 |
| 3 | Matterhorn | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners | Todd Pletcher | Joe Bravo | 30-1 |
| 4 | Commanding Curve | West Point Thoroughbreds | Dallas Stewart | Shaun Bridgmohan | 15-1 |
| 5 | Ride On Curlin | Daniel J. Dougherty | Billy Gowan | John Velazquez | 12-1 |
| 6 | Matuszak | George J. Prussin | Bill Mott | Mike Smith | 30-1 |
| 7 | Samraat | My Meadowview Farms | Rick Violette | Jose Ortiz | 20-1 |
| 8 | Commissioner | WinStar Farm | Todd Pletcher | Javier Castellano | 20-1 |
| 9 | Wicked Strong | Centennial Farms | Jimmy Jerkens | Rajiv Maragh | 6-1 |
| 10 | General A Rod | Skychai Racing, Starlight Racing | Mike Maker | Rosie Napravnik | 20 -1 |
| 11 | Tonalist | Robert S. Evans | Christophe Clement | Joel Rosario | 8 - 1 |