New Star?

Trainer Todd Pletcher knew that his $1.7 million public auction purchase of last February had a lot of talent but Munnings had always flopped in the big races. In Saturday's Woody Stephens, the chestnut colt finally realized his ability with a super impressive 5 1/4-length victory over Everyday Heroes.

I am not sure that Munnings will give the likes of Mine That Bird and the other elite 3-year-olds a challenge at longer distances but at a mile or less, he could be tough colt to beat. This race should also be a confidence builder for a horse that was second in two of his three last starts.

The big disappointment in the Woody Stephens was Hull. He was a perfect 3-for-3 coming in but only managed a fourth place finish.

Belmont Update - 3:45 p.m.

The first big upset of the day of Belmont day happened in the 7th race when champion female turfer Forever Together was upset by Diamondrella in the Just a Game.

The next race on the card, The Woody Stephens, will showcase some of the up and coming 3-year-olds that were not ready or good enough to make the Triple Crown. Horses to watch in the race include Munnings, who cost $1.7 million at auction two years ago, This Ones for Phil, trained by Rick Dutrow who is best known for Big Brown's Triple Crown run of last year, and the undefeated (3-for-3) Hull.

As for the Belmont odds, the only change is Chocolate Candy drifting up to 7-1.

Mine That Bird is still even money, Charitable Man is 5-1 and Dunkirk 6-1.

The big mystery is how Luv Gov is 20-1. A horse who is 1-for-11 lifetime was a well beaten eight in the Preakness should be at least 50-1.