Looks like a tall order for any of the entrants to win.
If you dismiss Danza (entered and scratched) and Dance With Fate (not entered) that still leaves the other top 5 finishers in the Derby going into this race.
With Chrome's self-made good trip in the Derby and then take into account either ground loss due to a large field or Belmont horses who encountered trouble the total gap from Chrome to Medal Count was only 6+ lengths. Not that much room for errors when taking on 4 well rested Derby experienced challengers, all of whom ran credible races at 1 1/4. Of those 5, the only one who appears could be distanced challenged is Samraat, the rest (excluding ROC) could relish the added distance with fresh legs.
Add in a few new shooters and it's gonna take a nice horse to win the Belmont. If Chrome can survive this next challenge I'll hop aboard.
