Posted on
5/29/2007 6:28:04 PM
Bet on Belmont Stakes – Triple Crown
By BetUS Staff
The 133rd Running of the Roses was a spectacular and exciting race. The 132nd running of the Preakness Stakes was even better as Street Sense and Curlin battled down the stretch to finish just noses apart. Now, the 139th Belmont Stakes is taking shape and may be the most exciting race of the year.
This year's Belmont could feature a three-horse showdown between Street Sense, Hard Spun and Curlin. Street Sense won the Kentucky Derby, with Hard Spun second and Curlin third. Curlin won the Preakness, with Street Sense second and Hard Spun third.
If the trio competes in the Belmont, it will be the first time the same top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness meet in the final jewel of the Triple Crown.
Hard Spun and Curlin are already definite and Street Sense is still possible, although unlikely. Several Kentucky Derby horses that skipped the Preakness are also definite, along with some new shooters.
The Belmont could have one of its largest fields in years, with as many as 14 horses. Among the others are the filly Rags to Riches, Circular Quay, Great Hunter, Imawildandcrazyguy, Tiago, Chelokee, Slew's Tizzy, Cristobal and Sightseeing.
When the field loads into the gate on Saturday, June 9th, the New York-based crowd will be electrified and bettors around the world will be filled with excitement.
The first two jewels of the Triple Crown were unprecedented and the Belmont will be even bigger. If you're a fan of the Sport of Kings this is a must-see race.
Keep checking the Locker Room all through the Triple Crown season, as we will cover the trainers, horses and jockeys in each race. You can get your early Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park bets in now in the BetUS sportsbook in the Future / props section, under Horse Futures: 2007 Belmont Stakes.