As the world waits with faded breath to see in I'll Have Another can make history and control the triple crown of racing in 2012, the post positions for the Belmont Stakes have been released, leaving history's rooting chance in a tough spot to begin the race this weekend.
Towards the end of the line with the 11th post position, I'll Have Another will have an uphill battle to take the triple crown, while Street Life has drawn the rail. Fellow favorite Dullihan sits in the No. 5 post position.
Below is the complete list of the post positions for the 2012 Belmont Stakes
- Street Life
- Unstoppable U
- Union Rags
- Atigun
- Dullahan
- Ravelo's Boy
- Five Sixteen
- Guyana Star Dweej
- Paynter
- Optimizer
- I'll Have Another
- My Adonis
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