Belmont Stakes Day 2023

 A fantastic day of racing will unfold in the "Big Apple" as we focus in on the third jewel of the Triple Crown.

Belmont Park Race 12 {Belmont Stakes~G1~1 1/2 mile~3 year-old~graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine will go to the gate in the penultimate race on a glorious Belmont card.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

Once again a Triple Crown race comes up a little light on speed. Speed figures, however, are fairly close for this crop of three year-olds. Only two have traveled over  "Big Sandy", both notching wins over the surface. All have been well prepped for this "Test of a Champion". It should be an excellent running of the Belmont.

#8 Angel of Empire (Prat / B. Cox) has progressed nicely in each of his last three starts. He holds the the highest last out speed number and has put in three tremendous workouts. This guy will close into the pace as they turn for home. A son of Classic Empire, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2  PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Arcangelo (Castellano / Antonucci) won over this track in his last out earning the third highest  last out speed number and has put in two superb peaking workouts. Look for him to be part of the tracking pack ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Arrogate, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#7 Hit Show (M. Franco / B. Cox) holds steadily improving speed figs in his last three. This guy shares the second highest speed number and has three fine workouts in prepping for this race. He will be part of the tracking pack. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 66% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

#2 Tapit Trice (L. Saez / Pletcher) looks well intentioned for this race with decent speed figs in his last three and three superb peaking workouts. Another lad who will be part of the tracking/closing crew. A son of Tapit, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Forte (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) has put in three stellar workouts in preparation after a modest layoff. He should look for position among the trackers. Son of Violence, he holds a 85% win rate.

#4 National Treasure (J. Velazquez / Baffert) shares the second highest last out speed number and three super strong workouts. Son of Quality Road, is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Angel of Empire  //  #3  Arcangelo,  #7 Hit Show,  #2 Tapit Trice,  #6 Forte,  #4 National Treasure.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #7,  #2,  #6,  #4  //  #8 Angel of Empire.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8  Angel of Empire  +  #3 Arcangelo  +  #7 Hit SHow  +  #2 Tapit Trice.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.40)

#8 Angel of Empire,  #3 Arcangelo  /  #8,  #3,  #7 Hit Show  /  #8,  #3,  #7,  #2 Tapit Trice  /  #8,  #3,  #7,  $2,  #6 Forte,  #4 National Treasure.

Best of luck to you on all your Belmont Stakes Day wagers!!!