2021 Belmont Stakes Thread

**Easy-Rider 66** · 06-03-21, 12:34 AM

Feel free to post your thoughts on the 8 Horse Belmont field here.

**littlekona** · 06-03-21, 07:20 AM

IMO this years crop is well below the standard. The Preakness was the weakest field I can remember. Interesting post draw. I always find it strange when the "pro" handicappers say "no pace" when horses stretch out to a distance they will not ever run again. I have a feeling that EQ will break running and challenge RYW plus the japan horse I expect speed. I think Prat sits right off them with Hot Rod and mows them all down. If any listed take back I can also see him on or just off lead. I think he's sitting on a monster race looking at his figures

**Easy-Rider 66** · 06-03-21, 08:59 AM

OK Kona Thx for the Take. will give Charlie a look.

**sunshine11** · 06-04-21, 10:15 PM

E quality will win.

**Easy-Rider 66** · 06-05-21, 12:45 AM

Going to try and hit an exacta. $5 box 3/8 $5 box 4/8. Like the progression of figures on the #8 Overtook and shades go back on. And I think the most likely winner is #3 Rombauer or #4 Hot Rod Charlie. See what happens.

**mrginandtonic** · 06-05-21, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

Going to try and hit an exacta. $5 box 3/8 $5 box 4/8. Like the progression of figures on the #8 Overtook and shades go back on. And I think the most likely winner is #3 Rombauer or #4 Hot Rod Charlie. See what happens.

I think the 2 looks really tough on paper. But just betting on the favorite. A lot of experts like Known Agenda, but with Irad out, his chances just went down.....

**Easy-Rider 66** · 06-05-21, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by mrginandtonic

I think the 2 looks really tough on paper. But just betting on the favorite. A lot of experts like Known Agenda, but with Irad out, his chances just went down.....

There's one other concern I have with Essential Quality, and that's the fact he paddles with his left front leg. This stride abnormality hasn't been an issue for Essential Quality so far, but as a general rule, paddling can make it difficult for horses to stretch out over extended distances. There's a part of me that wonders if the 1 1/4-mile journey of the Kentucky Derby will prove challenging for Essential Quality to negotiate, especially if he receives a tricky trip.

I threw the #2 Essential Quality out of the mix based on the above take.

**mrginandtonic** · 06-05-21, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

There's one other concern I have with Essential Quality, and that's the fact he paddles with his left front leg. This stride abnormality hasn't been an issue for Essential Quality so far, but as a general rule, paddling can make it difficult for horses to stretch out over extended distances. There's a part of me that wonders if the 1 1/4-mile journey of the Kentucky Derby will prove challenging for Essential Quality to negotiate, especially if he receives a tricky trip.

I threw the #2 Essential Quality out of the mix based on the above take.

Sounds good to me, hate betting on favorite anyways

**Easy-Rider 66** · 06-05-21, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by mrginandtonic

Sounds good to me, hate betting on favorite anyways

yeah me too. as a general rule I always look to beat the fav. Sometimes though they look too tough and I play them.

**Jowframs** · 06-05-21, 08:16 AM

Gonna play the longest shot on the board
France Go De Ina ��

Came in and had a prep in The Preakness
Think they had this horse steering for this race..expecting a huge effort ��

**chico2663** · 06-05-21, 09:43 AM

Hello boyzzzzzzz!

**chico2663** · 06-05-21, 09:44 AM

Took essential quality

**Easy-Rider 66** · 06-05-21, 09:52 AM

OK Chico good to see you posting. Playing against your pick. but would not be surprised if he wins. GL.

**StackinGreen** · 06-05-21, 10:21 AM

Early pick 5, let's roll boys!

**str** · 06-05-21, 10:32 AM

My two cents Easy:

#7 Rock Your World

**Easy-Rider 66** · 06-05-21, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by str

My two cents Easy:

#7 Rock Your World

speed could go wire to wire. GL STR thx for chiming in.

**StackinGreen** · 06-05-21, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by StackinGreen

Early pick 5, let's roll boys!

Starting it out with the first timer #4 Wit, here's the rest of the early P5:

1,5,6,7,8 with 3,4,5 with 6,7,8 with 1,4,6

On my other tickets I'm singled with those 6s in the second and fifth legs, 6-Pipeline and 6-Search Results

**Easy-Rider 66** · 06-05-21, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by StackinGreen

Starting it out with the first timer #4 Wit, here's the rest of the early P5:

1,5,6,7,8 with 3,4,5 with 6,7,8 with 1,4,6

On my other tickets I'm singled with those 6s in the second and fifth legs, 6-Pipeline and 6-Search Results

Good luck Green race 1 a winner.

**ConleyPicks** · 06-05-21, 10:50 AM

Hi everyone!

Here are my Full card picks from Belmont today:

R1: 2-4
R2: 7/8
R3: 2/3
R4: 6/8
R5: 2/6
R6: 4/6
R7: 3/5
R8: 6/9
R9: 1/2
R10: 4/10
R11 The Belmont Stakes G1: #3 Rombauer 3-1 and #4 Hot Rod Charlie 7/2
R12: 3/11
R13: 2/3

**StackinGreen** · 06-05-21, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

Good luck Green race 1 a winner.

Favorite but maybe the first time starter made for less singles in leg 1. That's why I have more tickets in case it gets chalky for the first 5. Legs C and D will be likely where the rough and tumble starts and fouls up a lot of tickets. I hope I have the combos that fit!

**StackinGreen** · 06-05-21, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by StackinGreen

Starting it out with the first timer #4 Wit, here's the rest of the early P5:

1,5,6,7,8 with 3,4,5 with 6,7,8 with 1,4,6

On my other tickets I'm singled with those 6s in the second and fifth legs, 6-Pipeline and 6-Search Results

Prat with a nice winner, man is he good. Let's see if I can get 3,4,5/6,7,8/1,4,6 to finish it out!

**Easy-Rider 66** · 06-05-21, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by ConleyPicks

Hi everyone!

Here are my Full card picks from Belmont today:

R1: 2-4
R2: 7/8
R3: 2/3
R4: 6/8
R5: 2/6
R6: 4/6
R7: 3/5
R8: 6/9
R9: 1/2
R10: 4/10
R11 The Belmont Stakes G1: #3 Rombauer 3-1 and #4 Hot Rod Charlie 7/2
R12: 3/11
R13: 2/3

good luck Mr. Conley

**ByeShea** · 06-05-21, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by ConleyPicks

R3: 2/3

On the nose - well done!

**ConleyPicks** · 06-05-21, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

good luck Mr. Conley

Thank you EasyRider! BOL to you too today

**ConleyPicks** · 06-05-21, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by ByeShea

On the nose - well done!

I know right! Was happy #2 came through @ 7-1 with the fav settling for 2nd

**StackinGreen** · 06-05-21, 12:31 PM

1 straggler ticket left so I can recoup some cash if the 6 wins here. Let's go Search Results!

**BOA12** · 06-05-21, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by str

My two cents Easy:

#7 Rock Your World

My choice too. BOL2ALL

**ConleyPicks** · 06-05-21, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by StackinGreen

1 straggler ticket left so I can recoup some cash if the 6 wins here. Let's go Search Results!

EZ money

**StackinGreen** · 06-05-21, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by ConleyPicks

EZ money

**StackinGreen** · 06-05-21, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by BOA12

My choice too. BOL2ALL

2 and 6... Rombauer close late

**StackinGreen** · 06-05-21, 02:45 PM

Conley, Prat here! Lets go 6-10-9

**littlekona** · 06-05-21, 05:58 PM

wow those fractions..Hot Rod's mama early for sure. Knew figure wise he run a monster but man did it set up for Essential..Congrats to winner

**littlekona** · 06-06-21, 04:32 PM

This is sick if you had hot rod like me :

Hot Rod Charlie ran the fastest @BelmontStakes half-mile since Secretariat.

https://t.co/ObG2Sbct91 https://t.co/0u9bklsO6Y

**sunshine11** · 06-06-21, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by sunshine11

E quality will win.

Winner