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JUNE 7
 Notebook: War Emblem blazes own trail
War Emblem faces daunting task in Triple Crown quest
Sunday Break makes Triple Crown debut
Wiseman's Ferry could play key role in Belmont
Baffert tries to stay cool for third Triple Crown try

JUNE 6
 War Emblem prepares for historic run
Puzzlement out of Belmont Stakes
Quick early pace could hurt War Emblem at Belmont
War Emblem installed as even-money Belmont favorite

JUNE 5
 Lukas eyes fifth Belmont win
McPeek tries again to win a Triple Crown race

JUNE 4
 Notebook: War Emblem ready for trek to track
War Emblem still maturing as Belmont approaches

JUNE 1
 Bad luck, rivals have derailed recent Triple Crown bids
War Emblem goes from reluctant to Triple Crown threat

MAY 31
 Notebook: Baffert can't wait for Belmont
Sire of Triple Crown hopeful War Emblem sold

MAY 30
 Baffert awarded compensation from California

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