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An inside look at how the 157th Belmont Stakes will shape up:

1. Hill Road

Jockey: Irad Ortiz

Trainer: Chad Brown

Current form: Was an unimpressive third in the Tampa Bay Derby. But he’s a live long shot now after closing well to win the shorter Peter Pan at Aqueduct.

Worth a wager: Chad Brown winning his first Belmont Stakes only minutes from his hometown makes for a feel-good story. But his stretch runner meets better and will be hard pressed to outkick the Derby/Preakness champs. Fifth.

2. Sovereignty

Jockey: Junior Alvarado

Trainer: Bill Mott

Current form: Fast-closing second in the Florida Derby. No one wi

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