It also serves as the stage for a much-anticipated rematch between Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness winner Journalistm. With no Triple Crown hanging in the balance that adds a level of intrigue to the $2 million race,

Journalism — the Kentucky Derby post-time favorite who finished second in that race, before then winning the Preakness Stakes — is the 8-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s 157th running of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes. Journalism will begin Saturday’s Belmont from post position No. 7 near the outside of the field.