[Fromthebleachers]

The Belmont does not favor deep closers. The deep sandy track is hard to make up ground on, unlike Churchill's or Pimilico. Chrome geared down at the finish line of the Derby and Commanding Curve still didn't pass him on the gallop out. The way Chrome is training there is nothing to suggest he won't run a good race. Espinoza has been there so this helps tremendously in not moving to early and waiting to unleash Chrome. If he accelerates like he has in the last two he will be tough. This is Chrome's race to lose. If Commanding Curve is to have a chance to win he is going to have to be much closer to the pace if there is any pace. Social Inclusion may not run and that could hurt the pace scenario. I like Wicked Strong's chances better. I beleive a Derby horse will win. Ride on Curlin rates well. Tonalist is fresh with tons of upside of the newcomers. Nothing is a given in horse racing. The pick fours could be very good Saturday. I singled Chrome in the pick four and five on Preakness day but couldn't beat the chalk and it didn't pay much. I see some opportunities this Saturday. I wouldn't be suprised if one of them doesn't try to steal this one from the front either.