Bird and Borel together again for Belmont Stakes odds
- Who: Thoroughbreds - Mine That Bird, Charitable Man
- What: Thoroughbred Horse Racing – The Belmont Stakes
- Where: Belmont Park
- When: Saturday, June 6th
With Preakness Champ Rachel Alexandra sitting this one out, the role of Belmont Stakes odds favorite goes to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird (Morning Line Odds: 2-1). The diminutive gelding will be ridden once again by Calvin Borel, who was aboard for the Derby triumph. Mine That Bird will break from Post #7.
His main racebook opposition figures to come from the horse to his immediate left, #6-Charitable Man. The Kiaran McLaughlin trainee is 3-for-3 on dirt, and 2-for-2 at Belmont Park, including an authoritative score last out in the Grade 2 Peter Pan Stakes. In a field lacking speed, Charitable Man could have things his own way in the early going of Belmont Stakes odds, and prove to be tough to run down. Although he has yet to race beyond 1 1/8th miles, Charitable Man’s breeding (by Lemon Drop Kid out of a Saint Ballado mare) suggests he’ll handle the Belmont’s 1 ½-mile distance.
Following is the Belmont Stakes odds lineup with morning line odds provided by Eric Donovan of the NYRA (New York Racing Association):
Belmont Stakes |
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Post Position Program # |
Horse |
Trainer |
Jockey |
M/L Odds |
1 |
Chocolate Candy |
J. Hollendorfer |
G. Gomez |
10-1 |
2 |
Dunkirk |
T. Pletcher |
J. Velazquez |
4-1 |
3 |
Mr. Hot Stuff |
E. Harty |
E. Prado |
15-1 |
4 |
Summer Bird |
T. Ice |
K. Desormeaux |
12-1 |
5 |
Luv Gov |
D.W. Lukas |
M. Mena |
20-1 |
6 |
Charitable Man |
K. McLaughlin |
A. Garcia |
3-1 |
7 |
Mine That Bird |
B. Woolley Jr. |
C. Borel |
2-1 |
8 |
Flying Private |
D.W. Lukas |
J. Leparoux |
12-1 |
9 |
Miner's Escape |
N. Zito |
J. Lezcano |
15-1 |
10 |
Brave Victory |
N. Zito |
R. Maragh |
15-1 |
In action over the weekend, the filly Magical Affair failed to meet my minimum odds requirement (8-5) in The Sands Point (G2) at Belmont Park, resulting in “no play”. She finished 4th as the $1.35-1 favorite. Unfortunately, Diamond Diva hit my minimum odds requirement (2-1) right on the nose, and finished third in The Gamely (G1) at Hollywood Park. She was beaten a neck and a nose for all the money.
Enjoy the third leg of the Triple Crown this Saturday, and if you’re looking to do some online wagering, be sure to check out the entire Belmont Stakes betting card, which is chock full of top-notch runners.
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