NEW YORK (AP) - There's no Triple Crown on the line and the Kentucky Derby winner isn't running, yet there's still a compelling story line for Saturday's Belmont Stakes - a filly is in the field. Rags to Riches takes on Preakness winner Curlin and the rest of the boys in her attempt to become the third filly to win the final jewel of the Triple Crown. Curlin may be the betting favorite, but Rags to Riches will surely be the sentimental choice among many at Belmont Park.
"I'm very curious to see how she stacks up against what I think is a group of excellent 3-year-olds," Curlin's trainer Steve Asmussen said. Rags to Riches, who ran her winning streak to four in a row by taking the Kentucky Oaks by 4 1/4 lengths five weeks ago, jazzes up a Belmont that will be without Derby winner Street Sense. Trainer Carl Nafzger declared his colt out of the race after his Triple Crown bid ended in the Preakness.
NEW YORK (AP) - There's no Triple Crown on the line and the Kentucky Derby winner isn't running, yet there's still a compelling story line for Saturday's Belmont Stakes - a filly is in the field.
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