The 138th Belmont Stakes is set to commence in only a mere 5 days. In a race that was amidst such hype less than a month ago with a potential Triple Crown Champ, has now quieted to an anti-climatic hush. It has now been 28 years since we have seen a Triple Crown winner, and with each failed Triple Crown attempt comes an outcry from racing fans and horsemen that the structure of the Triple Crown needs changing.
But one truly needs to ask, do we really need a Triple Crown winner? Certainly it marks immortality for one horse and his connections, but like most sports occasions, it will only provide a brief high, that will soon be forgotten.
Belmont Stakes Betting, 2006 Belmont Stakes Odds at Bodog Sportsbook
Yes +200
No -300
Though we will not have a Triple Crown winner this year, does it really matter? This year has been a great one thus far for horse racing, and we were treated to Barbaro performing a masterful race at the Derby. The Belmont Stakes this year should prove to be no different in being an excellent betting race.
Most will be watching Bluegrass Cat in the Belmont, who placed second in the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by John Velazquez, the Big Cat is already seen as a favorite to win the stakes. Two other notables to be running in this race will be Bob and John, and Steppenwolfer, who in his last showing placed 3rd in the Derby.
Will Bluegrass Cat bounce back and claim the Belmont Stakes? Place your bets now at Bodog Racebook!
But one truly needs to ask, do we really need a Triple Crown winner? Certainly it marks immortality for one horse and his connections, but like most sports occasions, it will only provide a brief high, that will soon be forgotten.
Belmont Stakes Betting, 2006 Belmont Stakes Odds at Bodog Sportsbook
Yes +200
No -300
Though we will not have a Triple Crown winner this year, does it really matter? This year has been a great one thus far for horse racing, and we were treated to Barbaro performing a masterful race at the Derby. The Belmont Stakes this year should prove to be no different in being an excellent betting race.
Most will be watching Bluegrass Cat in the Belmont, who placed second in the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by John Velazquez, the Big Cat is already seen as a favorite to win the stakes. Two other notables to be running in this race will be Bob and John, and Steppenwolfer, who in his last showing placed 3rd in the Derby.
Will Bluegrass Cat bounce back and claim the Belmont Stakes? Place your bets now at Bodog Racebook!
