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The upcoming weekend will witness the final leg of the 2021 Triple Crown of horse racing, as the Belmont Stakes is scheduled to be held at Belmont Park on Saturday.
In light of the unlikelihood of a Triple Crown winner, here is essential information for Michigan sports bettors to profit from this horse race.
How to watch the 2021 Belmont Stakes
- What is the 2021 Belmont Stakes?
- On Saturday, June 5th.
- Location: Elmont, New York at Belmont Park.
- Type of Race Track: Dirt
- The distance of the race is 1 and a half miles or equivalent to 12 furlongs.
- The current time is 6:47 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
- The NBC broadcast will commence at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
- NBCSports.com offers online viewing services.
- The weather forecast predicts a sunny day with temperatures reaching a high of 80 degrees and a very low possibility of rain.
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Who is favored to win The Belmont Stakes?
Compared to the previous two legs of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes frequently features a smaller number of participants. This year, the race has narrowed down to just eight contenders. Although this tends to reduce the chances of a longshot bet in parimutuel wagering, it can also result in significant and exciting fluctuations in odds on the day of the race.
Following the New York Racing Association’s decision to prohibit Bob Baffert from participating in the event, it has been confirmed that Medina Spirit, the victor of the Kentucky Derby, will not be competing in this race. Medina Spirit had previously tested positive for 21 picograms of betamethasone subsequent to its triumph in the Kentucky Derby a month ago.
Rombauer, the victorious horse of the Preakness Stakes, is a prominent contender in the upcoming race. With odds of 3-1, Rombauer holds a favorable position at the third post.
Starting from the second post position, Essential Quality enters the weekend as the frontrunner with odds of 2-1.
TVG provides the post position and draw-day odds to win, allowing us to take a closer look at the field.
| Post |
Horse |
Odds |
| 1 |
Bourbonic |
15-1 |
| 2 |
Essential Quality |
2-1 |
| 3 |
Rombauer |
3-1 |
| 4 |
Hot Rod Charlie |
7-2 |
| 5 |
France Go de Ina |
30-1 |
| 6 |
Known Agenda |
6-1 |
| 7 |
Rock Your World |
9-2 |
| 8 |
Overtook |
20-1 |
BetMGM partnering with NYRA Bets
For those who are new to horse racing betting, the experience differs greatly from betting on other sports. In addition to the diverse betting choices, there are also limited avenues available for placing your wagers.
BetMGM Sportsbook recently declared its collaboration with NYRA Bets LLC, the prominent online wagering platform of the New York Racing Association and the foremost supplier of horse racing content in the US.
NYRA Bets offers a cutting-edge and secure betting platform, enabling customers to conveniently watch and place wagers from the comfort of their homes. Currently accessible in 30 states, NYRA Bets strives to expand its presence across the nation.
The horse racing app for Apple and Android devices, as well as desktop computers, by BetMGM will incorporate the NYRA Bets wagering platform.
Derby favorite Essential Quality now the Belmont favorite
Having been a favorite before, Essential Quality entered the Kentucky Derby as the frontrunner but ultimately finished in fourth place. However, the horse decided not to participate in the Preakness Stakes.
After triumphing in his initial five races, the Kentucky Derby marked the horse’s first defeat.
He will be ridden by Luis Saez, trained by Brad Cox, as both the jockey and trainer seek their maiden triumph in the Belmont Stakes.
In the history of the Belmont, the No. 2 post position has resulted in 12 victorious horses.
Rombauer looks for two legs of Triple Crown
This year, Rombauer is the sole horse with the potential to win two legs of the Triple Crown.
Starting from the third position, the Preakness Stakes winner has achieved victory in two out of the three races it participated in this year. While it did not partake in the Kentucky Derby, it emerged triumphant in the El Camino Real Derby held in February.
Rombauer, under the guidance of Michael W. McCarthy, will be accompanied by John R. Velazquez as the jockey. While McCarthy aims for his inaugural Belmont victory, Velazquez has already achieved triumph twice in the Belmont, with his most recent victory occurring in 2012 aboard Union Rags.
With 15 Belmont winners, the third position holds the second-highest record, surpassed only by the first position (24 winners).
Other contenders to keep an eye on
Hot Rod Charlie, with 7-2 odds, is considered one of the top contenders. This colt has emerged victorious in two out of its eight career races. Notably, it secured a commendable third place in the Kentucky Derby and claimed victory in the Louisiana Derby.
Rock Your World, standing strong at 9-2, emerges as another prominent contender. This young colt has triumphed in three out of its four races in 2021, showcasing exceptional potential. Yet, it faced a significant setback with its sole defeat, finishing a distant 17th in the Kentucky Derby. Guided by the skilled jockey Joel Rosario, a two-time champion who steered Sir Winston to victory in 2019, Rock Your World possesses a promising partnership.
Make sure to watch out for Bourbonic, who will be starting from the esteemed first position as mentioned before. Throughout its career, Bourbonic has triumphed in three out of seven races. However, in the Kentucky Derby, it landed in the 13th position. It is worth noting that Trainer Todd Pletcher has already secured victory in this race three times, with his most recent win being with Tapwrit in 2017.
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