Belmont Stakes 2022 Review: Strategy, Risks & Chances

Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes

The Belmont Stakes of the year 2022 is coming soon and the last stretch of their Triple Crown can be expected to gather tracks for ten for the approaching races. It is scheduled to take place on 11th June in Elmont, New York at Belmont Park. 

The most sought-after horse is also likely to be present who had previously taken everyone by surprise by winning the Kentucky Derby. Rich Strike had won that race with the horse on 7th May where the odds faced by him was 80-1. The race is going to be graced by Mo Donegal, 5th place finisher of Derby and winner of Wood Memorial along with We the People, winner of Peter P Stakes. 

Cheat Sheet To Belmont Stakes 

A strong favorite is Mo Donegal with 5-2 odds at Belmont Stakes while Wethe People has been receiving odds of 7-2. Rich Strike has landed 5-1 odds. 

Weir is a racing insider based in Saratoga Springs and a Beyer Figure Speed maker. Weir has also qualified 2 consecutive times for the esteemed Championship of National Horseplayers that takes place in Las Vegas. He has managed to produce several 5 figure days on the track during the past few years that also including Pick 6 in 2014 worth $60000 in Del Mar. He was playing exceedingly well last year. He also hit exacta at the Peter P Stakes, Belmont Stakes superfecta, Pennsylvania Derby, Blue Grass Stakes, Tampa Bay, and Star Risen Stakes. 

Expert Predictions 

Chances of Weir seem lesser than Rich Strike despite a big win at Kentucky Derby. Rich Strike has been trained by Eric Reed and has big wins under his belt that drives up to his odds. 

Nonetheless, Weir has higher long odds as well as dangerous odds compared to Rich Strike. It will be an interesting competition between not only these two but the entire line-up.