Kentucky Derby Winner Street Sense Won't Run at Belmont Stakes

Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense won't be running in the 139th Belmont Stakes on June 9,a nd instead will be pointed to Travers Stakes and the Breeders' Cup Classic later this year.

The news came as a disappointment for bettors and horse racing fans who were counting on another showdown of the top 3-year-olds Street Sense, Preakness winner Curlin, and Hard Spun in New York.

Carl Nafzger said he and owner James Tafel debated for two hours the viability of sending the colt to New York for thefinal leg of the Triple Crown. “The competitive side said ‘Go,”‘ Nafzger said. “The logical side said ‘No, no, no.”

This development re-focuses Belmont Stakes odds to Curlin and Hard Spun.

Belmont Stakes Handicapping & Free Picks

Free Belmont Stakes Bet

Belmont Stakes 139 on June 9, 2007

It's the 139th running of the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel of the Triple Crown, on June 9, 2007 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

A new batch of top 3-year olds will battle for the title. Unfortunately, Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense lost to Curlin in the Preakness Stakes, ergo no Triple Crown winning horse again this year.

But that doesn't mean there'll be no excitement left for the Belmont. Horse contenders are now lining up to take a stab at that $1 million purse and the prestigious title that goes with it. The Belmont Stakes is one of the oldest and most respected horse races in North America.

Can Curlin do repeat of his performance at Pimlico? Or will Street Sense stage a revenge. But they'll face a tough race from the other challenges. See Belmont Stakes contenders >>

Take a look at our Free Picks for the Belmont Stakes 2007, and bet on your favorite contenders wisely!

Belmont Stakes Odds
Belmont Stakes News
Free Belmont Stakes Bet