Unveiling the Belmont Stakes Morning Line Odds – Can Anyone Stop Seize The Grey

Even though we don’t have a Triple Crown winner for 2024, the quest for immortality continues at the legendary Belmont Stakes! With Seize the Grey racing, the 2024 edition promises an enthralling contest, so let’s examine the newly released betting Belmont Stakes morning line and explore the potential challengers aiming to dethrone the Derby victor.

The final leg of this year’s Triple Crown of Horse Racing happens on Saturday, June 8. Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and Preakness star Seize the Grey are likely to enter the starting gate at Saratoga Racecourse for the 2024 Belmont.

The event will take place at 1 ¼ miles, the distance of the Derby, this year due to renovations at Belmont Park. Keep reading for predicted Belmont Stakes odd and early analysis and picks.

Predicted Belmont Stakes Morning Line Odds | MyBookie Horse Racing Betting Preview for the 3rd Leg of the Triple Crown

Early Belmont Stakes Picks

To Win: Sierra Leone

Even though he’s likely to go off the chalk, it’s going to be difficult to go against Sierra Leone. The Chad Brown trained runner is a nose away from being undefeated and winning the Kentucky Derby.

Not only that, but Sierra Leone has had a chance to freshen up since the difficult Derby try. Also, Brown is a master trainer who hails from New York, meaning he understands the Saratoga course as well as any person on the planet. In addition, this one won’t have to navigate through 20 horses on his way to the Belmont finish line.

To Place: Mystik Dan

Mystik Dan had a chance to take the Preakness Stakes. The issue John Velasquez made was not pressuring Seize the Grey early. If Dan had done that, there’s no doubt that when he kicked it into gear he would have stuck with and likely moved past the D. Wayne Lukas horse.

Velazquez won’t make the same mistake in the Belmont. Johnny V will put Dan into the race early, like he did in the Derby, which could lead to a Mystik Dan victory. Still, Dan got the perfect trip in the Run for the Roses while Sierra Leone had to take the overland route.

To Show: Seize the Grey

Bloodlines suggest Seize the Grey easily gets a mile and a quarter. The D. Wayne Lukas runner was sired by Arrogate and is from a Smart Strike broodmare. Seize the Grey should have no trouble getting the distance.

The issue will be Todd Pletcher trained Fierceness. If Fierceness runs in the Belmont, no doubt, he will go straight to the front. Pletcher’s horse throws in the towel if he doesn’t see daylight. So Seize the Grey may have to rate in the Belmont, which is something he can or possibly cannot do.   

Fourth: Antiquarian  

Pletcher’s Peter Pan winner didn’t run particularly fast. But the talent is there and this is Todd Pletcher sending a horse to the Belmont Stakes.

So there are reasons to like Antiquarian. However, the Pletcher runner is likely to be too far off the pace to make an impact. Unlike Sierra Leone, Antiquarian’s turn of foot doesn’t possess an elongated burst of speed.

Not only that, but Sierra Leone can stay closer to the pace if required. Antiquarian’s ceiling the Belmont appears to be fourth.    

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