Belmont Stakes 2023 Expert Picks, Top Picks, Longshots, Analysis

Belmont Saturday Expert Picks

• BETTING MENU & RACE SCHEDULE: Sat. June 10^th
  • Race - Post Time - Wagering Menu - Race Name
    1. 11:20 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 P5 - MSW
    2. 11:54 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 P4 QUI - ALW
    3. 12:29 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 – True North S.
    4. 1:06 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 P4 QUI - ALW
    5. 1:44 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 – Poker S.
    6. 2:22 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 P4 – Brooklyn S.
    7. 3:02 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 P6 – Ogden Phipps S.
    8. 3:42 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 P5 – Woody Stephens S.
    9. 4:22 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 P5 P4 GS – Jaipur S.
    10. 5:07 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 P4 – Metropolitan H.
    11. 5:57 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD P3 – Manhattan S.
    12. 7:02 - WPS EX TRI SPR DD – Belmont S.
    13. 7:47 - WPS EX TRI SPR - ALW

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Belmont Stakes Expert Picks

Jason Beem's Belmont Stakes Picks: 

1. Arcangelo
2. Forte
3. Hit Show
4. Angel of Empire

Read Jason's thoughts here!

Which horse does Keeler Johnson think best fits the stamina question to get the Belmont Stakes distance?

Keeler lists five horses, but on top of his list sits Tapit Trice:

1. Tapit Trice

Blue Grass (G1) winner Tapit Trice is a son of Tapit, the three-time leading North American sire already responsible for Belmont winners Tonalist (2014), Creator (2016), Tapwrit (2017), and Essential Quality (2021). Tapit Trice’s dam is Danzatrice, victorious in three stakes racing one mile and 70 yards or farther, and Danzatrice is a daughter of 2009 Belmont runner-up Dunkirk. Tapit Trice’s pedigree is all about stamina, and racing 1 1/2 miles should suit the gray colt to perfection.

Which horse is likely to win the Belmont Stakes based on 10 years of trend data?

Ashley Anderson examines the last 10 years to form a conclusion on what horse could win the Belmont Stakes. There is more than one option, read the analysis on the other horses here.

Four-time Belmont-winning trainer Pletcher has an excellent shot to add a fifth Belmont tally, with Forte and Tapit Trice. While Forte was unable to compete in the 2023 Derby, the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner has a number of factors in his favor regarding a potential Belmont victory. He'll have a two-time Belmont winner aboard in Irad Ortiz, and the son of Violence showed an affinity for the Belmont track when he romped to a 7 3/4-length victory on debut. However, the champion colt is returning off a 10-week layoff, which creates some uncertainty with his form. Each of the last 10 Belmont winners either raced in the Kentucky Derby or Peter Pan the month prior.