A few facts about Belmont winners since 2000;

 7 horses that won the Belmont in the last 11 tries (Since 2000) competed in the Kentucky Derby. None Won. The best Finish was in 2003, 2nd place, Empire Maker. But where it gets interesting is that only 1 of the last 4, Summerbird who finished 6th, even ran in the Derby.

None of the last 5 Belmont winners raced in the Preakness and only 2 since 2000. But they both won the Preakness. This stat screams Shackleford or new shooter.

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