The final jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown will be contested on June 8 with the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes. The oldest race of the trio may or may not provide fans with a thrilling finish like the Kentucky Derby did or a historical result like the Preakness, but it seems to hold more intrigue leading up to the race than its two predecessors. That is because the race will be run away from Belmont Park for the first time in 57 years and at a distance shorter than its grueling 1 ½-miles. Saratoga Race Course, affectionately known as “The Spa”, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., will host the race for the first time as Belmont Park is currently undergoing extensive renovations. The track located in the New York City suburb of Elmont is building both a new grandstand …