| 2011 Belmont Stakes |
| Post |
Horse / Sire |
ML Odds |
Watchmaker Odds |
Best Beyer |
Owner, Trainer, and Jockey |
Kentucky Derby Finish (Beyer) |
Preakness Finish (Beyer) |
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Master of Hounds
by Kingmambo
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10-1 |
8-1 |
95 |
Mrs. John Magnier
A. O'Brien/G. Gomez |
5th (95) |
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Jay Privman: Very dangerous. Turned in a deceptively good effort in the Derby, and heads into this fresh.
Mike Watchmaker: He is dangerous, but after two more trans-Atlantic trips since the Derby, how fresh is he? |
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Stay Thirsty
by Bernardini
|
20-1 |
20-1 |
89 |
Repole Stable
T. Pletcher/J. Castellano |
12th (86) |
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JP: With exception of the Gotham, 3 of last 4 races well below what it would take to win here.
MW: Ran on a dead rail in the Derby. Still hard to love, but maybe for a tiny piece at a price. |
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Ruler On Ice
by Roman Ruler
|
20-1 |
20-1 |
86 |
George & Lori Hall
K. Breen/J. Valdivia Jr. |
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JP: Horse who beat him in Tesio came back in Preakness and finished 10th in 14 horse field.
MW: Has shown consistency, but against much weaker company than he faces in this event. |
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Santiva
by Giant's Causeway
|
15-1 |
12-1 |
95 |
Tom Walters
E. Kenneally/S. Bridgmohan |
6th (95) |
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JP: He, Master of Hounds, and Brilliant Speed all were just noses apart in the Kentucky Derby.
MW: He ran just about as well as Master of Hounds at CD, yet will be a bigger price; can upset. |
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Brilliant Speed
by Dynaformer
|
15-1 |
15-1 |
95 |
Live Oak Plantation
T. Albertrani/J. Rosario |
7th (95) |
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JP: Certainly bred to handle the distance; question is whether he's better on turf and synthetic.
MW: I thought the horses he was on the wire with - Master of Hounds, Santiva - ran better races. |
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Nehro
by Mineshaft
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4-1 |
7-2 |
99 |
Zayat Stables
S. Asmussen/C. Nakatani |
2nd (99) |
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JP: Needed to be closer to the pace than usual in the Derby, yet still ran on well to be second.
MW: Why did he need to be closer? Animal Kingdom won Derby from six or so spots behind him. |
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Monzon
by Thunder Gulch
|
30-1 |
30-1 |
90 |
Sagamore Farm
I. Correas/J. Lezcano |
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JP: Sire won this race, but he appears to be a significant cut below the best of this division.
MW: Needed his last, and beat a couple of nice colts three back; not the worst longshot here. |
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Prime Cut
by Bernstein
|
15-1 |
20-1 |
91 |
Donald Adam
N. Howard/E. Prado |
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JP: Decent effort in the Peter Pan, a race that in recent years has had a big impact in Belmont.
MW: Yet the first two finishers who finished well ahead of him in Peter Pan aren't here. No thanks. |
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Animal Kingdom
by Leroidesanimaux
|
2-1 |
5-2 |
103 |
Team Valor International
H. G. Motion/J. Velazquez |
1st (103) |
2nd (103) |
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JP: Seems to have thrived through the Triple Crown; two good races so far, sharp work on Monday.
MW: Consistent, and should love the distance; likely favorite will have a major say in the outcome. |
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Mucho Macho Man
by Macho Uno
|
10-1 |
8-1 |
99 |
Reeves T'bred Racing, et al
K. Ritvo/R. Dominguez |
3rd (99) |
6th (92) |
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JP: Got a sneaky feeling he might be going the wrong way after an aggressive campaign to date.
MW: I have the same feeling, and I also think the distance is beyond his scope; looking elsewhere. |
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Isn't He Perfect
by Pleasantly Perfect
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30-1 |
50-1 |
87 |
Kharag Stables
D. Shivmangal/R. Maragh |
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9th (87) |
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JP: Between the Wood, Jerome, and Preakness, he's been thrown to the wolves a lot lately.
MW: What was it about the drubbing he took at Pim that would have him come back for more? |
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Shackleford
by Forestry
|
9-2 |
9-2 |
104 |
M. Lauffer & W. Cubbedge
D. Romans/J. Castanon |
4th (97) |
1st (104) |
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JP: Will be the controlling speed in this race; game win despite fast early half in the Preakness.
MW: Shaking loose, controlling the pace is a huge advantage, but it didn't work for him in Derby. |