Essential Quality was the favourite heading into the 2021 Kentucky Derby, but ultimately fell short by finishing fourth behind winner Medina Spirit, Mandaloun and Hot Rod Charlie.
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Belmont Stakes 2021: Essential Quality wins to conclude Triple Crown season
Brad Cox tasted Triple Crown glory for the first time in his career as a trainer after Essential Quality lived up to his tag as the pre-race favourite.
The Belmont Stakes - The factors on how to determine the winner
The 153rd Belmont Stakes will be run on Saturday at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, just outside the New York City limits.
The eight horses who will run in the Belmont Stakes
The field and post positions for Saturday's 153rd running of the $1.5million Belmont Stakes were announced on Tuesday morning, with eight horses entered.
Rombauer in, Essential Quality out of Preakness Stakes
Michael McCarthy has confirmed that Rombauer will run in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, while fourth-place Kentucky Derby finisher Essential Quality has been ruled out by Brad Cox.
Top jockeys bring success in big races
The stakes are getting higher as the major points races start for qualification for the Kentucky Derby.