Rich Strike launched a ferocious and unlikely rally on May 7th to capture the 148th Kentucky Derby with an 80-1 shot trained by Eric Reed on board Sony Leon. Race.
However, after skipping the Preakness Stakes on May 21, Rich Strike tries to prove that Derby’s victory wasn’t a fluke at Belmont Stakes on Saturday, ahead of a shot at the Triple Crown.
Belmont’s horses are listed in post-position order, with comments by The New York Times’ Jodrape and Melissa Hoppert. Morning line odds were set by David Aragona of the New York Racing Association.
wallet: $ 1.5 million guarantee distance: 1½ miles
achievement: 2:24 for a mile and a half (Secretariat, 1973). 1 mile and 1/8, 1: 45.40 (Secretariat, 1973)
weight: 126 pounds
Posting time: Saturday 6:44 pm eastern
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Our recommendation
Joe Drape’s Victory Place-Show Recommendations: Rich Strike, Mo Donegal, We the People
Recommended by Melissa Hoppert: Mo Donegal, Creative Minister, We the People
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1. We people
trainer: Rodolph Bristlet Jockey: Flavian Prato Odds: 2-1
drape: This Colt usually has a high cruising speed to win this race.
Hoppert: His gate-to-wire rampage on Peter Pan’s off-track in Belmont was his third victory with four starts. Is it expected to rain, so can anyone catch him?
2. Skippylong stocking
trainer: Saffy Joseph Junior Jockey: Manny Franco Odds: 20-1
drape: He is the slowest runner in the second half of the field. I’m looking for another place.
Hoppert: The 5th place Preakness finisher has at least one thing. It’s the best name in the field, following four dark legs, or stockings.
3. Nesting
trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Jose Ortiz Odds: 8-1
drape: This is a well-thought-out mare to keep WethePeople not too far from her.
Hoppert: The Kentucky Oaks runner-up has won 4 out of 6 races and is bred for this marathon race. Pletcher has ever won a mare at Rags to Riches in 2007. Keep her away from your exotics at your own risk.
4. Rich Strike
trainer: Eric reed Jockey: Sony Leon Odds: 7-2
drape: The surprised Derby winner is training like a monster after skipping Preakness. He should run well.
Hoppert: He’s out here to prove himself, and distance shouldn’t matter, but he’ll need another perfect trip.
5. Creative Minister
trainer: Kenny McPeak Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr. Odds: 6-1
drape: This foal has tactical speed and may push WethePeople early.
Hoppert: 3rd place Preakness Finisher hit the board in all four races starting with his debut in March. Indeed, many possibilities remain.
6.Mo Donegal
trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Odds: 5-2
drape: Like Rich Strike, this Colt needs to stay close to the pace for his slow kick to get a chance.
Hoppert: He encountered traffic, finished fifth in Derby and missed the board for the first time in six races. Precher knows what it takes to beat Belmont, he has won three, and New York’s top jockeys will keep him in amazing range.
7. Golden glider
trainer: Mark Casse Jockey: Dylan Davis Odds: 20-1
drape: So far, he hasn’t been enough to beat his high-end companions.
Hoppert: Peter Pan’s runner-up finished 10¼ length behind WethePeople. Passed.
8. Hairdresser’s Road
trainer: John Ortiz Jockey: Joel Rosario Odds: 10-1
drape: This foal is a consistent check cashier and is finally charged.
Hoppert: He made a troubled trip in Derby, but was still able to finish in 6th place. He picks up the Rosary. Rosario keeps him in the mix.