Who wins the Belmont if Casino Drive can't go and Big Brown is not 100%?

Question

Casino Drive has a stone bruise on his left rear foot and was unable to go for his morning walk and jog today(FRI), Big Brown we all know about his Hoof problems.....So how does the race play out if those two horses Either can't go or are greatly compromised by their injuries??

Answer 1

The 3rd place horse in the Preakness that closed pretty good.  Casino drive is probably out (listed as questionable).

They horse that may have the best chance is Ichabad Crane?

Answer 2

Makes a win bet on Denis of Cork an interesting consideration.

Answer 3

macho again

Answer 4

I'd go with Denis of Cork.  After him, I'd say Macho Again or Ichabad Crane.

Answer 5

Good horses don't use excuses.  Big Brown and Casino Drive are exceptional talents.  They are both in capable hands.  Neither will be a scratch.  

Whoever loads in the gate needs to bring the AA++ game.  History is about to be made.  Track or stakes records are a possibility should a showdown take place.

Belmont Stakes are run New York style.  The last half mile will be awesome.  The tale of One and One Half Mile is to finish.  Go too fast the first part and aluminum shoes become lead weights.  The right combination of speed and stamina will crown the winner.

Answer 6

My money would go on Denis of Cork...

Answer 7

I think Da'Tara has no chance to win because I think he's a rabbit.

The maiden horse (Guadalcanal) looks like garbage on paper, but he's run a 1-1/2 mile race and came in second by a nose.  I seriously doubt he'll win, but wouldn't be surprised if he hits the board.  Another garbage-on-paper maiden came in third a few years ago.        

Besides those two, you could make a case for any of the other horses to win if Casino Drive is scratched and Big Brown doesn't fire.  I might put a buck or two on all of them.

Answer 8

pick a number....... 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10.

or you could flip a coin!

there a pretty even bunch when you take out big brown and casino drive, so if you ran this race 5 times you would probably have 5 different winners!

Answer 9

Macho Again, Dennis of Cork, Tale of Ekati trifectia for a five figure payout.