There is guaranteed to be no Triple Crown winner this year after two different horses won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Animal Kingdom won at Churchill Downs as a 21-to-1 long shot, and after a runner up finish at Pimlico he is the odds-on favorite to win the Belmont Stakes. Shackleford edged him by one-half length in the Preakness after going off at 13-to-1 odds to win. Both of these horses still have a chance to win two of the three legs, which remains a tough feat to accomplish....
Read more about Past Winners of Both Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes Past Winners of Both Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes - June 10, 2011Many casual followers of American horse racing only follow the US Triple Crown races (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes), and some are only interested when there is an actual contender to win the Triple Crown. The fact of the matter is that it is actually pretty rare for a horse to win both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. This year’s Belmont features a horse with a good chance to do just that as Animal Kingdom won the Kentucky Derby, finished second in the Preakness,...
Read more about Past Winners of Both Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes 2011 Belmont Stakes Trainers - June 9, 2011The Belmont Stakes is the third leg of the Triple Crown and the year 2011 marks the 143rd running of this race. It is the oldest and most demanding of the three Triple Crown races, being run on a 1 ½-mile oval in Elmont, New York. Trainers have their work cut out for them in trying to prepare their horses for this grueling run, which certainly tests the stamina and heart of a horse. I’m going to give a brief history of the trainers which have guided horses in the Belmont Stakes, as well as providing...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Trainers Belmont Stakes Winners - June 9, 2011Below you’ll find a list of every winning horse, jockey, trainer, and owner for the Belmont Stakes since it’s inaugural year of 1867. We’ve also included the post positions (PP) winning times and the odds at post for every horse where the information was available. The Stakes is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and is a 1.5 mile race open to three year old Thoroughbreds. It is the third and final leg of horse racing’s US Triple Crown, held three weeks after the...
Read more about Belmont Stakes Winners 2011 Belmont Stakes Jockeys - June 9, 2011Jockeys can make all of the difference in a horse race. They can just as easily lose a race for a horse as win it, so the importance of having a good rider on board cannot be overlooked. The 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes is set to get underway this weekend on Saturday, June 11th. I’m going to give a brief history of the jockeys in the Belmont, while also listing a few names to keep your eye on. Eddie Arcaro is the record-holder with six victories in the Belmont over 22 career starts. You...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Jockeys 2011 Belmont Stakes Post Positions - June 8, 2011The post positions have been drawn for the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes. Bettors from around the world will be making their moves after seeing where the horses will take off out of the gate for the third leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, June 11th. I am going to list the post positions for you below, but first I want to give you some information on the history of the Belmont Stakes. Most major tracks are one-mile ovals such as Churchill Downs, Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park. Located in...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Post Positions 2011 Belmont Stakes Horses, Field, & Lineup - June 8, 2011The speculation is finally over as to which horses will run in the 143rd Belmont Stakes. Using my resources, I have come up with a list of probable starters for this third leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, June 11th. Before you can start making your picks and predictions on which horse is going to come out on top, you must first understand what each contender has to offer. Only three of the last 12 Belmont winners paid single digits on a $2 wager, with those being Empire Maker ($6), Point Given...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Horses, Field, & Lineup 2011 Belmont Stakes Picks - June 7, 2011The Belmont Stakes is just around the corner which means it’s time to start making your picks on which horse will win. This is the third leg of the Triple Crown and even though different horses won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, there is still money to be made. This event takes place in Belmont, New York on Saturday, June 11th. It will be nationally televised on NBC so you’ll be able to tune in and see if your tickets cash. Before making your picks, be sure to not leave any stone unturned....
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Picks 2011 Belmont Stakes Payouts - June 7, 20112011 Belmont Final Results and Payouts (OFFICIAL): Winner: (3) Ruler on Ice 51.50 | 26.00 | 13.60 Second: (2) Stay Thirsty x | 19.40 | 10.80 Third: (5) Brilliant Speed x | x | 7.90 Exacta: 3-2 $928 Trifecta: 3-2-5 $8,268 Superfecta: 3-2-5-6 $74,052 Pre-Race Odds/Payouts: The first two legs of the Triple Crown were won by longshots. Animal Kingdom (21/1) took down the Kentucky Derby and Shackleford (13/1) proved victorious at the Preakness Stakes. A $2 win wager on Animal Kingdom profited bettors...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Payouts 2011 Belmont Stakes Betting - June 7, 2011The 2011 Belmont Stakes is set to race on Saturday, June 11th and will be nationally televised on NBC. Before you decide to bet on the third leg of the Triple Crown, I’ll give you a little background information on this event. Twenty-nine horses have been eligible to win the Triple Crown heading into the Belmont, and only eleven have succeeded in this race’s 143-year history. There is no horse eligible this year after Animal Kingdom won the Kentucky Derby before finishing second to Shackleford...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Betting 2011 Belmont Stakes Predictions - June 7, 2011The Belmont Stakes will run for the 143rd time in 2011 when the horses hit the track on June 11th. This is the third leg of the Triple Crown, though there will be no winner this year. After Animal Kingdom took down the Kentucky Derby in style, Schackleford stole the show at the Preakness by holding off the Derby winner to get the victory. While this race won’t have the same prestige as it does when there is actually the possibility of a Triple Crown winner, horse racing fans and bettors alike will...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Predictions 2011 Belmont Stakes Odds - June 6, 2011The 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes takes place this Saturday on June 11th. This is the third leg of the Triple Crown and the oldest of the three races. Animal Kingdom took down the Kentucky Derby as a 21-to-1 longshot and Shackleford won the Preakness Stakes at 13-to-1. Will it be another horse with big odds to take down the Belmont? I’m going to go over the odds on every contender while also giving a little background information on each. This is the most challenging of the Triple Crown races...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Odds 2011 Belmont Stakes Contenders & Favorites - June 3, 2011With the first two legs of the Triple Crown in the books, it’s time to look ahead to the third leg which is the Belmont Stakes. The race is set to kick off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 and will be nationally televised on NBC. This will be the 143rd running of this race which is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. Once again, we head into this race without the possibility of a Triple Crown winner. Affirmed was the last horse to accomplish the feat all the way back in 1978. Animal Kingdom closed...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Contenders & Favorites Belmont Stakes Prop Betting - May 30, 2008The 2008 Belmont Stakes is just around the corner as the final leg of the Triple Crown is set to take place June 7th at Belmont Park. One way to make a horse race even more exciting is to place a wager on the race. While its always fun to place a bet on the race itself, there are other ways you can add a little cash to the wallet during a given event. That is why we are going to give you some prop bets that you might want to take into consideration when you are placing your bet next weekend. Here...
Read more about Belmont Stakes Prop Betting Belmont Stakes Betting Guide - May 30, 2008Betting on horses can be one of the more exciting gambles you make, not only do you get the joy of watching the race, you get immediate results. This coming Saturday June 7th fans gets a treat when the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes gets underway from Belmont Park in New York. There is plenty action that can be placed on a single horse race, as you can either make a simple or complicated bet. The more complicated the bet the better the payout usually is, but your odds of winning drop drastically....
Read more about Belmont Stakes Betting Guide Belmont Stakes Facts - May 29, 2008With the Belmont Stakes right around the corner and an end to the 5 weeks of racing that brings you the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in the 3 leg race for the Triple Crown. There have only been 11 horses to win the Triple Crown, and it’s been 30 years since the last thoroughbred horse has done so. Big Brown will get his chance to join that group as he tries to make history with another big win at the Belmont Stakes. Besides that there are plenty of other interesting things that go along...
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