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Belmont Stakes 2018: Giants coach Pat Shurmur to give famed 'Riders Up' call

The Giants are going to be omnipresent at the Belmont Stakes.

First-year head coach Pat Shurmur will give the famed "Riders Up" call Saturday at the Triple Crown race, as announced Wednesday by the New York Racing Authority.

The call signals jockeys to climb onto the saddle in the paddock about 10 minutes before post time.

Singer and songwriter Andy Grammer had the honor at last year's Belmont Stakes, but this is the 150th edition of the race and it has another distinct Giants' tie.

Winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Justify is looking to become just the second horse to win the Triple Crown since 1978.