The expected favourite for the Belmont Stakes is out of the race. Classic Empire has an abscess in his right front hoof that will prevent him from running Saturday in the final leg of the Triple Crown series. We are not going into the Belmont off something like that.”Classic Empire’s withdrawal from the 1 ½-mile Belmont leaves the $1.5 million race with a field of 12. Irish War Cry is now listed as the 7-2 favourite after Wednesday’s draw. Irish War Cry drew the No.

Source: thestar June 07, 2017 17:48 UTC