The Haiku Handicapper Presented By NYRABets: 2022 Belmont Stakes by Joe Nevills|06.09.202206.09.2022|11:11am10:14pm The field breaks from the starting gate in the 2021 Belmont Stakes Time to analyze the 2022 Belmont Stakes field, in post position order, in the form of Haiku; a Japanese poem of 17 syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five. To read previous editions of The Haiku Handicapper, click here. #1 – We the People If he gets his way, He could lead them around twice What if he doesn't? #2 – Skippylongstocking Shot his Preakness shot And he was a non-factor A level too high #3 – Nest A bottled-up Oaks Has the blood for Big Sandy But can she keep up? #4 – Rich Strike It's the race they want Will they get the pace they want? Glass slipper fissures #5 – Creative Minister Meteoric rise Has plenty of pedigree One last rung to climb #6 – Mo Donegal The Pletcher playbook: Derby, Belmont, hoist trophy It might work this time #7 – Golden Glider Conjure Sir Winston And then put that thought aside Future also-ran [Story Continues Below] #8 – Barber Road Outran Derby odds You've gotta love his moxie Honest, win or lose. Prediction The climb continues For Creative Minister Six and one follow