India, June 8 -- The stage is set at Saratoga Race Course for the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown. As fans gather in New York for this historic showdown, all eyes are on which 3-year-old will emerge as the season's ultimate star.

The following are the eight contenders at this year's Belmont Stakes, as reported by BloodHorse.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

Trainer: Chad Brown

After a surprising third-place finish at 61-1 in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, this colt transitioned to Chad Brown's barn. Hill Road continued to show promise, placing third in the Tampa Bay Derby before rallying to win the Peter Pan Stakes. He's well-suited for the Belmont distance, though a slower early pace could limit...