Kentucky Derby Sportsbook Orb was installed as the 3-1 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $1 million Belmont Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park, while Preakness Stakes Sportsbook Oxbow was relegated to third choice at 5-1.
A field of 14 will line up for the third jewel of the Triple Crown, the largest field since 14 went to the gate in 1996.
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Sandwiched between the two classic Sportsbooks on the morning line is Revolutionary, who is the second choice on the morning line at 9-2. The colt makes his first start since rallying up the rail to finish third in the Kentucky Derby.
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The colt is reunited with jockey Javier Castellano, who was aboard the colt for his wins in the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Withers (G3).
The colt joins stablemates Palace Malice and Overanalyze, who skipped the Preakness after running on Derby Day.
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Those three will not be the only runners sent out by trainer Todd Pletcher. The conditioner will also saddle longshot Midnight Taboo, who is coming off a runner-up finish against first level optional claimers, and the filly Unlimited Budget.
Unlimited Budget won her first four career starts and suffered her first defeat when checking in third in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs on May 3. Pletcher saddled the filly Rags to Riches, who won the 2007 Belmont, just the third in the 144 previous runnings to be won by a filly.
The 13-race card gets underway at 11:35am eastern with the Belmont Stakes the 11th race on the card with a post time of 6:36 eastern.
2013 Belmont Stakes Post Positions (watch for line updates at Sportsbook on Saturday)
|
Post |
Horse |
ML |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
1 |
Frac Daddy |
30-1 |
Alan Garcia |
Ken McPeek |
|
2 |
Freedom Child |
8-1 |
Luis Saez |
Tom Albertrani |
|
3 |
Overanalyze |
12-1 |
John Velazquez |
Todd Pletcher |
|
4 |
Giant Finish |
30-1 |
Edgar Prado |
Tony Dutrow |
|
5 |
Orb |
3-1 |
Joel Rosario |
Shug McGaughey |
|
6 |
Incognito |
20-1 |
Irad Ortiz, Jr. |
Kiaran McLaughlin |
|
7 |
Oxbow |
5-1 |
Gary Stevens |
D. Wayne Lukas |
|
8 |
Midnight Taboo |
30-1 |
Garrettt Gomez |
Todd Pletcher |
|
9 |
Revolutionary |
9-2 |
Javier Castellano |
Todd Pletcher |
|
10 |
Will Take Charge |
20-1 |
Jon Court |
D. Wayne Lukas |
|
11 |
Vyjack |
20-1 |
Julien Leparoux |
Rudy Rodriguez |
|
12 |
Palace Malice |
15-1 |
Mike Smith |
Todd Pletcher |
|
13 |
Unlimited Budget |
8-1 |
Rosie Napravnik |
Todd Pletcher |
|
14 |
Golden Soul |
10-1 |
Robby Albarado |
Dallas Stewart |
Michael Dempsey’s Belmont Stakes Day Report
Michael’s Report includes his selections, analysis, fair odds line, and wagering recommendations for the entire Belmont Stakes Day card. The third jewel of the Triple Crown features an outstanding day of horse betting. The supporting stakes include the $500,000 Manhattan Handicap (G1), $500,000 Longines Just a Game (G1), $400,000 True North Handicap (G2) and the $400,000 Woody Stephens (G2). Michael's Report will be available on Friday, June 7.
Belmont Stakes Props, from Sportsbook:
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Head to Head Matchups
Orb -165
Oxbow +135
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Head to Head Matchups
Orb -175
Revolutionary +145
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Head to Head Matchups
Oxbow +120
Revolutionary -150
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Head to Head Matchups
Freedom Child -125
Unlimited Budget-105
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Head to Head Matchups
Golden Soul -115
Overanalyze -115
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Head to Head Matchups
Giant Finish -115
Frac Daddy -115
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Will a horse whose name starts with the letter "O" win?
Orb, Oxbow, Overanalyze +140
No -180
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Will a horse lead wire to wire?
Yes +600
No -1000
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Winning Time
Over 2:29 -130
Under 2:29 -110
2013 BELMONT STAKES - Margin of Victory
Over 1.5 Lengths -120
Under 1.5 Lengths -120
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