The 2024 renewal of the Grade I, $2 million Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course tonight while Belmont Park undergoes construction, and I'll tell you my top win pick for the"Test of the Champion" in my Belmont Stakes win, place, and show predictions.
Despite all this adversity, Honor Marie went from 20th and last to eighth when the race was over. There are many horses who quit at the first sign of trouble, but this son of Honor Code clearly has guts. I'll gladly hitch my wagon to the 12-1 Louisiana Derby runner-up, who lures Florent Geroux on Saturday, in the hopes he enjoys a smoother voyage.
The jockey change from Luis Saez to Manny Franco suggests a possible change in tactics. While I don't expect The Wine Steward to drop to the tail-end of the pack, I don't think he'll be on the lead with bookends Seize the Grey and Mindframe expected to show early initiative. The Wine Steward could get the perfect stalking trip at a nice price in the Belmont Stakes.Kentucky Derby winner vs.