Think NYRA ever breathed an anxious moment?

They no doubt had plenty of interest in the Preakness outcome as Belmont Park will now be filled on June 7 in anticipation of the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years.

And luckily for them, there appears to be some competition in the form of Casino Drive. Yet is this Japanese sensation truly a legitimate threat to Big Brown?

We talk all Spring about having enough seasoning and foundation to handle the 10 furlongs of the Derby. Well Casino Drive will enter the Belmont Stakes with just two lifetime starts. Is this enough to suggest he can compete with Big Brown going one mile and a half?

Just under three weeks out, I tend to believe that Casino Drive will be severely overbet.