Belmont Stakes 2025: Odds, horses, prediction, complete bettors guide
An inside look at how the 157th Belmont Stakes will shape up:Jockey: Irad Ortiz Trainer: Chad BrownCurrent form: Was an unimpressive third in the Tampa Bay Derby.But he’s a live long shot now after closing well to win the shorter Peter Pan at Aqueduct.Worth a wager: Chad Brown winning his first Belmont Stakes only minutes from his hometown makes for a feel-good story.
But his stretch runner meets better and will be hard pressed to outkick the Derby/Preakness champs.Fifth.Jockey: Junior AlvaradoTrainer: Bill MottCurrent form: Fast-closing second in the Florida Derby.
No one will remember that after his magical run from 16 horses back to get up and win the Kentucky Derby over a sloppy surface.Worth a wager: He’s back! Bill Mott decided to skip the Preakness (not a popular decision) so the five-week rest will be beneficial.And Junior Alvarado, $62,000 lighter after a whip-abuse fine, is back to ride as well.
No matter.Putting him fourth.Jockey: Mike SmithTrainer: Bob BaffertCurrent form: Finished nearly a dozen lengths behind Journalism in the San Felipe.
Bob Baffert shipped him east and he won the Wood Memorial wire-to-wire.Worth a wager: Slowpoke Rodriguez turned on the speed and never looked back in the Wood.Missed the first two legs of the Triple Crown due to foot issues.
Dances with Crudo early.Holds off the big boys under Mike Smith.
Winner.Jockey: Luis SaezTrainer: Todd PletcherCurrent form: Made his stakes debut in the Peter Pan after winning two of three.It didn’t go well.
Reported home sixth of seven with no excuses.Worth a wager: Stretched to nine furlongs in the Peter Pan and didn’t appreciate the additional yardage.Rider change to Luis Saez who won last year’s edition on Dornoch.
Mike Repole in the winners circle? Happens more often than not.But we will put him seventh.Jockey: John VelazquezTrainer: Todd PletcherCurrent form: Loads off a pair of handy seven-length, gate-to-wire victories.
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