(from Belmont Park notes)

In the Preakness on May 15, Rock Hard Ten, a huge colt, was especially conspicuous. As the last horse loaded into the gate at Pimlico, Rock Hard Ten had the attention of the racing world and NBC’s national audience as he kicked, balked and fought his way into finally settling in the starting gate.

After he ran second in the Preakness, 11 ½-length behind Smarty Jones, it’s obvious that to upset Smarty Jones’ bid to become racing’s 12th Visa Triple Crown winner in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 5, it certainly behooves him to learn better gate etiquette.

His lessons started May 22