The Belmont Stakes, which is the last race in the three-part American Triple Crown series, will happen on June at Belmont Park. The race will be contested over 1 ½ miles, or 12 furlongs in total length, making this one the longest of the three races. This year's competitive field of nine includes the winner of last month’s Preakness Stakes, War of Will and Tacitus (who finished third at this year’s Kentucky Derby).
If War of Will wins the Belmont Stakes, he will become only the twelfth horse in history to lose in the Kentucky Derby, and then later win both the Preakness and Belmont (the last horse to accomplish this feat was Afleet Alex).
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Horse racing wagers and bets
In addition to the traditional “straight” wagers (Win, Place, Show), fans can also attempt to cash big in the various “exotic” pools. Exacta (first two), Trifecta (first three) and Superfecta (first four) wagering are all offered, and cashing a ticket in any of these pools can produce a bigger payday.
- Win: Bet on the horse you think you will win the Belmont Stakes.
- Place: Get paid the place price if your horse finishes first or second.
- Show: A show bet pays the least, but you win and get paid the show price if your horse finishes first, second or third.
- Exacta: Predict the first two horses in the correct order.
- Trifecta: Predict the first three horses in the correct order.
- Superfecta: Predict the first four horses in the correct order.
- Super High Five: Predict the first five horses in the correct order.
At the track, the Belmont Stakes betting odds are calculated with the pari-mutuel system which means that your potential payout is based on the total amount in the pot divided by the total number of bets made. As a result, as you get closer and closer to the race, the odds will change and change quickly particularly in the last few moments before the race begins
The Test of a Champion
The Belmont Stakes is called the "Test of a Champion" as it is the first time the three-year-old thoroughbreds will compete at a distance of 1 1/2 miles.
In recent years many of the horses that competed in the Kentucky Derby but chose not to compete in the Preakness Stakes have fared well at the Belmont. Of the last five winners of the Belmont in non-Triple Crown years, four of those horses were from this group Tapwrit, Creator, Palace Malice and Union Rags.
All three of the winners namely: Tapwrit, Creator and Tonalist; were sired by Tapit, who is the sire of this year’s entry Tacitus.
Picking a Belmont Stakes winner
In the last 12 non-Triple-Crown editions of the Belmont Stakes, the favorite has won just twice. Afleet Alex won by 7 lengths and Point Given (2001) by 12 lengths. Six of the 12 winners were double-digit odds, so long shots have cashed in and provided some strong payouts in the win and exotic pools.
Conclusion
The Belmont Stakes is one of the most difficult horse races to win.
With that said, if a horse has shown a trend/lineage in the Guinness World Records book that proves his consistent performance may be able to support or assist in making a reasonable decision when providing wager support for this horse and or other horses that have similar histories, there is always room for surprise or the unexpected once the Belmont Stakes has been completed.
Regardless of your interest in the race (you are either watching because you enjoy the competition or you are watching because you want to win some money on your bet), the Belmont Stakes will provide you with excitement, history, and the ultimate test of elite Thoroughbred horses.
FAQ
How does the Belmont Stakes differ from the other two Triple Crown events?
The Belmont Stakes is longer than both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. At 1 1/2 miles, it requires a greater amount of stamina from the horse than either of the other two legs of the Triple Crown.
Why is the Belmont Stakes often referred to as the “Test of the Champion”?
Because the Belmont Stakes is at the end of a very demanding series and it is longer than the other two races, only the strongest and most conditioned horses can be expected to perform at their best during this race.
What type of wagering system is utilized in the Belmont Stakes?
The pari-mutuel betting system (where all wagers are placed into a common pool) is utilized. The odds from the betting pool and the number of winning wagers will determine how much is paid out.
What are the best betting options for novice players?
“Win”, “Place” and “Show” are the best bets for novice players. They may not pay as much as exotic bets but they are much more likely to win.