2023 Belmont Stakes Betting Odds and Analysis

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The draw for the 2023 Belmont Stakes happens on Tuesday, June 6. Before the draw, it makes sense for horseplayers to check out updated odds pre-draw and then to compare after the draw. See below for updated, pre-draw, Belmont Stakes odds along with pre-draw odds analysis.

Check out early horse racing betting lines for the next Belmont Stakes along with an odds analysis for the race.

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2023 Belmont Stakes | 50th Anniversary of Secretariat
When: Saturday, June 10 at 6:50 pm ET
Where: Belmont Park, Elmont, NY
TV/Streaming: NBC/Peacock

Why is Forte fFavored and Tapit Trice is Second Choice?

Grade 1 Florida Derby winner Forte has not only won six of seven races, but would have entered the starting gate under the Twin Spires the chalk if he hadn’t been scratched a day before the race.

Forte’s presence in the Kentucky Derby could have changed the race. Todd Pletcher, like he often does with his best three-year-olds, skipped the Preakness to run Forte in the Belmont Stakes.

Most believe Forte is bred to handle the distance. Also, Forte is fresh, which should give him a slight edge.

Pletcher has won four Belmont Stakes, including taking the race last year with Mo Donegal. Not only does Todd train Tapit Trice, but Tapit sired. Since 2014, Tapit has sired four Belmont Stakes winners. The latest was Essential Quality in 2021.

So although Tapit Trice bombed in the Derby, the Todd trainee, no doubt, can bounce back in the Belmont.

Which Horse Among Angel of Empire, National Treasure, and Arcangelo Offers the Fairest Pre-draw Odds?

All three have legit chances. National Treasure offers excellent 6-to-1 odds. Baffert will put National Treasure on the lead. It’s difficult to find a horse that will be close to Treasure.

Angel of Empire does have some speed. So Brad Cox could tell Angel’s jock to lay a length or two off National Treasure. Also, Angel would have caught Mage at Churchill Downs if he had a chance to start a clear run earlier in the race.

Arcangelo won the Grade 3 Peter Pan after running down 9/5 top choice Bishops Bay. The thing to notice about the win is that Bishops Bay appeared to have Arcangelo beat, but the Jenna Antonucci trained runner kept at it.

Not only that, but Bishop got away with soft fractions. Arcangelo is a legit contender. The pre-draw odds make the Antonucci runner an overlay.

Which Underdog Choice is the Better Play? Hit Show or Red Route One?

Red Route One was climbing in the Preakness. So if you believe the Steve Asmussen trained charge returns to his previous style, launching a bid from behind the speed, he could get it done.

Hit Show ran a monster Kentucky Derby. The Brad Cox trained runner was closest to the front runners early. Hit Show made an impressive move around the final turn, but couldn’t sustain and ended up finishing fifth.

For sure Hit Show is a player on Saturday. If you can get anything close to the pre-draw 15-to-1 odds, consider.

Which 30-to-1 Pre-draw Odds Shot has the Best Chance of Pulling off a Belmont Stakes Shocker?

It’s tough to endorse Raise Cain, Reincarnate, or Sun Thunder. If you have to choose, go with Raise Cain.

Cain finished eighth in the Kentucky Derby and calls Lemon Belle mom. Lemon Drop Kid, a Belmont Stakes winner, sired Lemon Belle. So Raise Cain has the breeding to win.

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Belmont Stakes Updated Odds – Pre-draw

Horse	Odds
Forte	+300
Tapit Trice	+350
Angel of Empire	+400
National Treasure	+600
Arcangelo	+1000
Hit Show	+1500
Red Route One	+2000
Sun Thunder	+3000
Raise Cain	+3000
Reincarnate	+3000