Sovereignty tried his damndest to deliver a perfect imitation of his winning Derby run at Saratoga on Saturday, and he succeeded brilliantly. He ran a perfect race.

Smith has won the Belmont Stakes three times, the last time aboard Baffert’s Triple Crown-winning Justify in 2018. Baffert, too, is seeking his fourth Belmont Stakes victory and first since Justify.

Sammy P breaks down which horses bettors might consider backing in the Belmont Stakes on FOX. But here's one tip: This is not the year to get "cute."