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Mine That Bird and Calvin Borel will team up for the 2009 Belmont Stakes. (AP Images)

The Belmont Stakes, the final and longest leg of the Triple Crown goes down June 6th at 6:30 p.m. ET – and we've just gotten word on your Belmont Stakes 2009 Lineup, with 11 horses slated to compete in the final race. The 141st Belmont Stakes lineup does not include Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra, but will be led by Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird whose winning jockey, Calvin Borel, will try to score yet another victory.

Borel said, “Now that this decision is made, I am excited to come to New York and ride Mine That Bird in the Belmont Stakes. I would like to thank Chip Woolley, and [owners] Mark Allen and Dr. Leonard Blach for being so gracious and allowing us to wait for this decision. We also thank Mr. Jackson for letting everyone know earlier than anticipated about the decision whether to run Rachel Alexandra.”

On Friday, Rachel Alexandra's owner Jess Jackson ended speculation about her run in the Belmont by saying he believes the filly would benefit from more time between races.

"We know the media and many fans would have liked to see her run in the Belmont Stakes – we feel the same," Jackson said in a press release. "But all of us sincerely interested in the horse must agree that we only want to see her run when it is best for her. While she is in great shape, having strong works, and recovering well from her amazing performances, we feel Rachel deserves a well-earned vacation. Since March 14, Rachel has won four graded races with just two weeks' rest between her last two victories. We will always put her long-term well-being first. And, of course, we want to run her when she is fresh."

The Belmont Stakes 2009 Lineup is as follows: Mine That Bird, Brave Victory, Charitable Man, Chocolate Candy, Dunkirk, Flying Private, Luv Gov, Miner’s Escape, Mr. Hot Stuff, Summer Bird and tentatively, Nowhere To Hide.

Think you got a shot at picking the right ponies? Get all your Belmont Stakes odds now in the Bodog Racebook and watch as the horses take a stab at the $1 million purse on June 6.