Belmont Stakes Preview: Odds, Analysis and Predictions; Will Rich Strike Pull Off the ‘Test of the Champion’?

Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby. He was left out of the Preakness Stakes in order to prepare for the Belmont Stake. We The People is the favorite for trainer Rodolphe Brisset and jockey Flavien Prat. Nest is a sentimental favorite, having finished second in the Oaks. Jose Lopez, Irad Jr’s brother, will ride Nest for Trainer Pletcher.

Rich Strike is the favorite for the Belmont Stakes.

Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby. He skipped the Preakness and has been training well. We The People is the only horse with a history of running from on or near the lead. Prat will hustle We the People to the front in the Belmont Stakes. Rich Strike will have to be closer to middle of the pack to have a chance of winning. Creative Minister is an interesting bet. His Preaks debut was a third place finish. The Bel Mont Stake is a quarter-mile longer than the Derby and is one of horse racing's most important races. It's a classic race. There are 7-2 morning line odds on Rich strike.

$20 bet on Rich Strike and We The People, $10 exacta box on them, and $5 exact a of Rich strike and we the People over Creative Minister, Nest, Mo Donegal and Skippylongstocking.