{"id":77560,"date":"2023-06-07T16:54:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T16:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.runyourpool.com\/?p=77560"},"modified":"2023-06-07T16:54:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T16:54:29","slug":"the-belmont-stakes-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runyourpool.com\/articles\/2023\/06\/07\/the-belmont-stakes-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"The Belmont Stakes Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Alex Lauzon from the \u201c<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/podfollow.com\/the-course-of-life\/view\"><em>Course of Life<\/em><\/a><em>\u201d podcast<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Triple Crown Finale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First it was Mage in somewhat of a surprise finish at Churchill Downs, and then Bob Baffert came through with another win under his belt as National Treasure took the Preakness at Pimlico. With the Triple Crown feat out of the question we\u2019ve arrived at the third and final leg, The Belmont Stakes. The track affectionately known as \u201cBig Sandy\u201d brings in a world class collection of thoroughbreds that we thought we might see earlier on the calendar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the pre-derby news broke on Forte\u2019s withdrawal from the run for the roses, there was admittedly a giant balloon pop to deflate the excitement on horse racing\u2019s biggest day. The race itself still held up its bargain for entertainment but without the odds on favorite to have a say, the victory didn\u2019t hold as much weight. Fast forward five weeks to the conclusion of horse racing\u2019s championship series, and we have a doozy of a field looking to take down the final leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Field We Wanted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The draw at Big Sandy is nine horses deep and it\u2019s the perfect mix of bombs, intrigue picks and favorites on the board. This horse race is known as the \u201ctest of a champion\u201d as it\u2019s significantly longer in length at a mile and a half. The length and the gritty nature of Belmont tend to weed out inexperienced, over-excited or nervous horses pretty quickly. What we do finally get to see is FORTE in action, the talk of the town in April that last second scratch from the Kentucky Derby. Let\u2019s examine who Forte will have to fend off this Saturday in New York to get some piece of the Triple Crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Belmont Field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#1 \u2013 Tapit Shoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odds: 20\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An interesting horse for the inside pole position, as this horse was on the brink of even running in The Preakness. A known closer that comes from that Tapit lineage you will see twice in this race &#8211; not an ultimate factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#2 \u2013&nbsp; Tapit Trice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odds: 3\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A very trendy pick at the derby, this horse should command a lot of action for a solid starting position. Luis Saez still riding, and Tapit horses have a winning history at Belmont, so this is a strong contender as one of the favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#3 \u2013 Arcangelo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odds: 8\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Javier Castellano won the Derby on Mage and now rides on this horse that is a big question mark. Not much of any big track experience but all the feel and racing analytics of a horse that could shock the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#4 \u2013&nbsp; National Treasure&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odds: 5\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bob Baffert\u2019s Preakness winner from Pimlico is here to snag two out of three legs, and positioned comfortably but not too far outside. We saw his front running and winning ways at Pimlico, but is this horse cut out for 1.5 miles? I\u2019m not so sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#5 \u2013&nbsp; Il Miracolo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odds: 30\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Translating literally to \u201cmiracle\u201d in Italian, which is fitting for the moment. The horse has pedigree but no results to back a winning moment here. Could be a sneaky show play that likes to stick with the pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#6 \u2013 Forte&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odds: 5\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There he is &#8211; we hope there\u2019s no freak injury Saturday morning that keeps Ripoli\u2019s dream horse off of the track. Ironically this #6 post was rather cursed at Belmont until Mo Donegal got it done from there last year. Could it be two in a row?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#7 \u2013 Hit Show<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odds: 10\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real HIT here would be a sleeper horse like this loving life on a grimy, sandy track like Belmont. Hit Show\u2019s jockey and training staff seem to think it\u2019s a possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#8 \u2013 Angel of Empire&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odds: 7\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third of Brad Cox\u2019s horses alongside Hit Show and Tapit Shoes &#8211; he\u2019s got a pretty good shot at finding the winner\u2019s circle if the closing corner of this 1.5 mile trot is done with enough energy,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#9 \u2013&nbsp; Red Route One<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odds: 15\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I liked this horse at Pimlico but he had a poor run that never got started appropriately. Now sitting at even lower odds, this horse needs a fast start to execute a deep close and be a highway horse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Plays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pickin\u2019 Em\u2019 Straight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>#7 Hit Show<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exacta Box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>#7 Hit Show &#8211; #6 Forte<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Belmont Deets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to watch: Coverage on NBC Saturday afternoon, with the last leg of the Triple Crown scheduled to post at or around 6:30-7pm E.T.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why to watch: The Triple Crown finale always caps off with a bang, and with a doozy of a 9 horse field it\u2019s the grouping we\u2019ve been pining for all year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purse: $1.5 million, $800k to the winner<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Triple Crown wraps up this weekend with The Belmont Stakes. 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