Belmont Stakes 2022

There is no Triple Crown on the line this year, but there is plenty of anticipation for the 2022 Belmont Stakes on Saturday

Rich Strike returns to the racecourse after winning the Kentucky Derby as a long shot at odds of 80-1

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The juvenile thoroughbred skipped the Preakness Stakes because his handlers intended to keep him on a four- to six-week rest regimen

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Rich Strike will draw a lot of attention in the Belmont Stakes in 2022, even if he isn't going for the Triple Crown

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Rich Strike is the 7-2 favourite in the 2022 Belmont Stakes odds

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We the People (2-1) and Mo Donegal (5-2) are also among the 2022 Belmont Stakes favourites, with Golden Glider and Skippylongstockings rounding out the field as 20-1 longshots

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Saturday's post time for the Belmont 2022 is 6:44 p.m. ET

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With so many factors to consider while choosing your 2022 Belmont Stakes selections, a little experienced assistance may go a long way

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The 2022 Belmont Stakes will be the 154th running of the race, and the 111th at Belmont Park

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The Belmont Stakes is the oldest and longest of the Triple Crown events, having been held at Belmont Park since 1905 and on a 1 1/2-mile course since 1926

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The Belmont Stakes is also known as "The Test of Champions" because the field is substantially smaller than the previous two Triple Crown events, with only the season's best thoroughbreds competing

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With six victories, Jim McLaughlin and Eddie Arcaro are the most successful jockeys in Belmont Stakes history

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From 1883 until 1913, James G. Rowe Sr. was the most successful trainer, with eight Belmont Stakes victories

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There is no Triple Crown on the line this year, but there is plenty of anticipation for the 2022 Belmont Stakes on Saturday

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