Belmont Stakes post positions, odds announced
Rich Strike, the 80-1 Kentucky Derby upset winner, will break from the No. 4 spot in the 2022 Belmont Stakesafter skipping the Preakness. Like in Kentucky five weeks ago, he isn’t the morning-line favorite, but he’s far from an underdog at 9-2 odds.
John Ortiz trainee Barber Road will attempt to redeem himself after a 6th place finish at the Kentucky Derby as the favorite at Belmont Park in the No. 8 position. Bobby Flay-owned We the People starts the week at 2-1 and will have Flavien Pratt in the irons on Saturday
The 154th Belmont Stakes airs on Saturday, June 11 from 3-5 p.m. ET on CNBC and from 5-7 p.m. on NBC. Coverage is also available on NBCSports.com, Peacock and on the NBC Sports app.
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Below are the post positions for the 2022 Belmont Stakes, including current odds and full list of horses as of June 7.
1. We the People (2-1) Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Jockey: Flavien Pratt
2. Skippylongstocking (20-1) Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr. Jockey: Manuel Franco
3. Nest (8-1)Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Jose Ortiz
4. Rich Strike (9-2) Trainer: Eric Reed Jockey: Sonny Leon
5. Creative Minster (7-2) Trainer: Kenny McPeek Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
6. Mo Donegal (30-1) Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
7. Golden Glider (12-1) Trainer: Tim Yakteen Jockey: Dylan Davis
8. Barber Road (6-5) Trainer: John Ortiz Jockey: Joel Rosario
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— Belmont Stakes (@BelmontStakes) June 7, 2022
Watch the 154th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. ET on CNBC and from 5 to 7 p.m. on NBC. Coverage is also available on NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app and Peacock.