Kanthaka, the 3-1 morning-line favorite in the Grade 2, $400,000 Woody Stephens, is the major scratch on today's Belmont Stakes program. West Point Thoroughbreds, the owners of Kanthaka, tweeted this morning that the horse has a bruised heel.

It's fast and firm and looks to be a beautiful day on tap for the 150th Belmont Stakes. Will it be a coronation for Justify? I don't know. We have 9 more hours to ponder.

Here's an early look at scratches:

Race 2 (EASY GOER): #8 High North

Race 3 (PHIPPS): #3 Highway Star, #5 American Gal

Race 4 (ACORN): #2 Spectator

Race 7 (WOODY STEPHENS): #8 Kanthaka

Race 12: #7 Makarios

Race 13: #7 Devine Dental