Belmont Stakes Field

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Gander

You will be surprised at the amount of money Charitable man takes, and maybe I wont be right... but I will guarntee Charitable man will open as the favorite. The barn money will come early and in droves. I think he will off favored just like he did in the Peter Pan, a race where he figured to be 3rd choice behind IC And HB.

I dont really like his chances, despite the barn's confidence. I think he gets gunned down!

You realize that they won't just be taking bets in NY, right?

[Gander]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

You realize that they won't just be taking bets in NY, right?

Yes, somebody told me that they arent restricting betting to just NY this year.

I dont think Mine that Bird has everybody convinced and many people hate taking 8/5 on a horse that they could have had for 55/1 five weeks ago.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Gander

Yes, somebody told me that they arent restricting betting to just NY this year.

I dont think Mine that Bird has everybody convinced and many people hate taking 8/5 on a horse that they could have had for 55/1 five weeks ago.

He was 6-1 in the Preakness vs. a much tougher field and ran 2nd. . . I'm not crazy about him at such a low price, but he's definitely a deserving favorite and the most likely winner.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

He was 6-1 in the Preakness vs. a much tougher field and ran 2nd. . . I'm not crazy about him at such a low price, but he's definitely a deserving favorite and the most likely winner.

I would agree. He deserves to be favored and is a logical win candidiate. I wont be jumping aboard his train now, I'd rather rip my ticket up.
I like Dunkirk to win this race but will need every bit 7/2-4/1 to get really involved. Never been lucky in this race historically.

Could be a big 2 days for Pletcher. Hes got very logical horses in the 3 stakes on Friday and will have Munnings and I am sure a few others in Saturday's undercard.

[hockey2315]

I like Dunkirk too but I wish he had a bit more speed. . .

[Gander]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I like Dunkirk too but I wish he had a bit more speed. . .

Me too, but every time I look at a big race and it appears "paceless" it never ends up being so. I dont think the pace is going to be "Smarty like" but I think a few will go with Charitable Man making it a moderate pace. Never been a big fan of Dunkirk but hes the only one in here that makes sense to me at the price he will probably be. Should be a good race.

[CSC]

Mine that Bird is an awful bet on top in my opinion, does anyone believe his quick explosive move will be as effective on the Belmont's more gradual turns as it was at CD and Pim. If he runs well I think he will have to be closer to the pace and have more of a sustained run, I'm not even sure he is a good bottom exacta candidate...I'll use him in bets but really I'm not expecting much from him this Sat. If he proves me wrong I will be the first to admit it here.