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TAPIT SHOES
1
TAPIT SHOES
M/L
20-1
Career Record:
5: 1-1-1
Career Earnings:
$82,878
Past 5 Races:
2-3-4-1-6
Jockey:
Jose Ortiz
Trainer:
Brad Cox
1/ST BET Win %
23%
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
Chestnut/3YO
Pedigree:
Tapit-Awesome Flower

Runner-up to Belmont Stakes rival Red Route One in Oaklawn's Bath House Row Stakes on April 22, his first career stakes attempt. Only victory came December 3 in a Fair Grounds maiden race, but he has a world-class pedigree and is by Belmont Stakes super-sire Tapit.

TAPIT TRICE
2
TAPIT TRICE
M/L
3-1
Career Record:
6: 4-0-1
Career Earnings:
$883,650
Past 5 Races:
6-1-1-1-1
Jockey:
Luis Saez
Trainer:
Todd Pletcher
1/ST BET Win %
8%
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
Gray/3YO
Pedigree:
Tapit-Danzatrice

6th in the Kentucky Derby, snapping a 4-race win streak for the Tampa Bay Derby and Blue Grass Stakes victor. Sire Tapit had the Belmont winner in '14, '16, '17 and '21. Trainer Pletcher has 4 Belmont Stakes wins, including Mo Donegal a year ago.

ARCANGELO
3
ARCANGELO
M/L
8-1
Career Record:
4: 2-1-0
Career Earnings:
$167,400
Past 5 Races:
1-1-4-2
Jockey:
Javier Castellano
Trainer:
Jena Antonucci
1/ST BET Win %
12%
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
Gray-3YO
Pedigree:
Arrogate-Modeling

Belmont Park's Peter Pan winner tries to extend beyond 1-1/8 miles for the first time and will be making his first attempt around two turns. May 11 foal was a late developer and makes his Triple Crown debut. Jockey Javier Castellano won the Derby this year aboard Mage, while trainer Antonucci could become the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race.

NATIONAL TREASURE
4
NATIONAL TREASURE
M/L
5-1
Career Record:
6: 2-1-2
Career Earnings:
$1,335,000
Past 5 Races:
1-4-3-3-2
Jockey:
John Velazquez
Trainer:
Bob Baffert
1/ST BET Win %
4%
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
BAY/3YO
Pedigree:
Quality Road-Treasure

Preakness winner went wire-to-wire at Pimlico and gave trainer Baffert record-breaking 8th win in the middle jewel. Afleet Alex is the last Preakness-Belmont winner who did not win a Triple Crown. Pimlico win was his first since September and was only his second race since January.

IL MIRACOLO
5
IL MIRACOLO
M/L
30-1
Career Record:
10: 2-3-0
Career Earnings:
$103,125
Past 5 Races:
1-6-6-5-7
Jockey:
Marcos Meneses
Trainer:
Antonio Sano
1/ST BET Win %
4%
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
Chestnut/3YO
Pedigree:
Gun Runner-Tapit's World

May 11 Gulfstream allowance winner got a confidence boost after dropping all 5 career stakes bids, finishing no better than fifth while trying the entire Florida Derby series. Sixth in last fall's Remsen in his only bid outside of Gulfstream Park. Trainer Sano didn't make it to the Belmont with his previous Derby-Preakness starters Gunnevera and Simplification.

FORTE
6
FORTE
M/L
5-2
Career Record:
7: 6-1-0
Career Earnings:
$2,409,830
Past 5 Races:
1-1-1-1-1
Jockey:
Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Trainer:
Todd Pletcher
1/ST BET Win %
30%
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
Brown/3YO
Pedigree:
Violence-Queen Caroline

Champion 2-Year-Old of 2022 has won 5 straight, including 4 Grade 1 stakes. His streak culminated with a thrilling Florida Derby rally at Gulfstream Park. He scratched from the Kentucky Derby with a foot bruise and eligible to compete in the Belmont only after veterinary clearance. Trainer Pletcher has won the Belmont 4 times, including Mo Donegal last year.

HIT SHOW
7
HIT SHOW
M/L
10-1
Career Record:
6: 3-1-0
Career Earnings:
$494,375
Past 5 Races:
5-2-1-1-4-1
Jockey:
Manny Franco
Trainer:
Brad Cox
1/ST BET Win %
4%
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
Gray/3YO
Pedigree:
Candy Ride-Actress

Kentucky Derby's 5th-place finisher had a successful NY run this prep season by winning the Withers and finishing second as the Wood Memorial favorite. Takes a similar path as 2022 Belmont winner Mo Donegal through the Wood and a Derby 5th-place run. Trainer Cox won this race in 2021 with Essential Quality off the Derby 5-week break.

ANGEL OF EMPIRE
8
ANGEL OF EMPIRE
M/L
7-2
Career Record:
6: 4-1-0
Career Earnings:
$1,369,375
Past 5 Races:
3-1-1-2-1
Jockey:
Flavien Prat
Trainer:
Brad Cox
1/ST BET Win %
8%
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
Bay/3YO
Pedigree:
Classic Empire-Armony's Angel

Kentucky Derby third-place finisher and beaten favorite previously won Fair Grounds' Risen Star and Oaklawn's Arkansas Derby. Trainer Cox won the Belmont in 2021 with Derby runner-up Essential Quality off the 5-week break.

RED ROUTE ONE
9
RED ROUTE ONE
M/L
15-1
Career Record:
10: 2-2-1
Career Earnings:
$732,525
Past 5 Races:
4-1-6-2-2
Jockey:
Joel Rosario
Trainer:
Steve Asmussen
1/ST BET Win %
5%
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
Chestnut/3YO
Pedigree:
Gun Runner-Red House

Preakness fourth-place finisher was even throughout in Baltimore. Veteran of the Arkansas Derby series was runner-up in the Rebel and later won the Bath House Row Stakes. Trainer Asmussen won the 2016 Belmont with Creator and was second in 2007 with Curlin.

Barber Road
Barber Road
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
9: 2-4-1
Career Earnings:
$650,720
Past 5 Races:
6-2-3-2-2
Jockey:
Reylu Gutierrez
Trainer:
John Ortiz
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
GRAY / 3YO
Pedigree:
RACE DAY-ENCOUNTER

Placed in all 3 legs of the Arkansas Derby series at Oaklawn, the consistent check-getter has not been beaten by more than 4-3/4 lengths this year when 6th in the Kentucky Derby. He posted one of the fastest final quarter-mile splits in this year's run for the roses.

Creative Minister
Creative Minister
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
4: 2-1-1
Career Earnings:
$322,095
Past 5 Races:
3-1-1-2
Jockey:
Brian Hernandez Jr.
Trainer:
Kenny McPeek
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
GRAY/3YO
Pedigree:
CREATIVE CAUSE-TAMBOZ

Earned back his $150,000 Triple Crown late supplemental fee when third in the Preakness. The Belmont Stakes will be his third race in 5 weeks, having participated on the Kentucky Derby Day undercard at Churchill Downs.

We The People
We The People
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
4: 3-0-0
Career Earnings:
$230,250
Past 5 Races:
1-7-1-1
Jockey:
Flavien Prat
Trainer:
Rodolphe Brisset
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
BROWN/3YO
Pedigree:
Constitution-Letchworth

Runaway winner in the slop of the local prep, the Peter Pan, he'll extend the distance by 3 furlongs in the Belmont Stakes. Other than a disappointing run in the Arkansas Derby, he's been ublemished.

Mo Donegal
Mo Donegal
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
6: 3-0-2
Career Earnings:
$711,800
Past 5 Races:
5-1-3-1-1
Jockey:
Irad Ortiz Jr.
Trainer:
Todd Pletcher
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
BAY/3YO
Pedigree:
Uncle Mo-Callingmissbrown

A rallying, wide 5th in the Kentucky Derby with one of the race's fastest final quarter-mile splits, he's fresh with 5 weeks between starts. Trainer Todd Pletcher has won this race 3 times.

Golden Glider
Golden Glider
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
6: 2-1-0
Career Earnings:
$159,122
Past 5 Races:
2-4-4-5-1
Jockey:
Dylan Davis
Trainer:
Mark Casse
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
CHESTNUT/3YO
Pedigree:
Ghostzapper-Golden Scarf

Runner-up to We The People in the local Peter Pan Stakes. Trainer Mark Casse upset the 2019 Belmont with Sir Winston, who also was defeated in the Peter Pan.

Barber Road
Barber Road
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
9: 2-4-1
Career Earnings:
$650,720
Past 5 Races:
6-2-3-2-2
Jockey:
Reylu Gutierrez
Trainer:
John Ortiz
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
GRAY / 3YO
Sire:
RACE DAY-ENCOUNTER

Placed in all 3 legs of the Arkansas Derby series at Oaklawn, the consistent check-getter has not been beaten by more than 4-3/4 lengths this year when 6th in the Kentucky Derby. He posted one of the fastest final quarter-mile splits in this year's run for the roses.

Creative Minister
Creative Minister
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
4: 2-1-1
Career Earnings:
$322,095
Past 5 Races:
3-1-1-2
Jockey:
Brian Hernandez Jr.
Trainer:
Kenny McPeek
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
GRAY/3YO
Sire:
CREATIVE CAUSE-TAMBOZ

Earned back his $150,000 Triple Crown late supplemental fee when third in the Preakness. The Belmont Stakes will be his third race in 5 weeks, having participated on the Kentucky Derby Day undercard at Churchill Downs.

We The People
We The People
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
4: 3-0-0
Career Earnings:
$230,250
Past 5 Races:
1-7-1-1
Jockey:
Flavien Prat
Trainer:
Rodolphe Brisset
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
BROWN/3YO
Sire:
Constitution-Letchworth

Runaway winner in the slop of the local prep, the Peter Pan, he'll extend the distance by 3 furlongs in the Belmont Stakes. Other than a disappointing run in the Arkansas Derby, he's been ublemished.

Mo Donegal
Mo Donegal
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
6: 3-0-2
Career Earnings:
$711,800
Past 5 Races:
5-1-3-1-1
Jockey:
Irad Ortiz Jr.
Trainer:
Todd Pletcher
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
BAY/3YO
Sire:
Uncle Mo-Callingmissbrown

A rallying, wide 5th in the Kentucky Derby with one of the race's fastest final quarter-mile splits, he's fresh with 5 weeks between starts. Trainer Todd Pletcher has won this race 3 times.

Golden Glider
Golden Glider
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
6: 2-1-0
Career Earnings:
$159,122
Past 5 Races:
2-4-4-5-1
Jockey:
Dylan Davis
Trainer:
Mark Casse
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
CHESTNUT/3YO
Sire:
Ghostzapper-Golden Scarf

Runner-up to We The People in the local Peter Pan Stakes. Trainer Mark Casse upset the 2019 Belmont with Sir Winston, who also was defeated in the Peter Pan.

Barber Road
Barber Road
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
9: 2-4-1
Career Earnings:
$650,720
Past 5 Races:
6-2-3-2-2
Jockey:
Reylu Gutierrez
Trainer:
John Ortiz
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
GRAY / 3YO
Pedigree:
RACE DAY-ENCOUNTER

Placed in all 3 legs of the Arkansas Derby series at Oaklawn, the consistent check-getter has not been beaten by more than 4-3/4 lengths this year when 6th in the Kentucky Derby. He posted one of the fastest final quarter-mile splits in this year's run for the roses.

Creative Minister
Creative Minister
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
4: 2-1-1
Career Earnings:
$322,095
Past 5 Races:
3-1-1-2
Jockey:
Brian Hernandez Jr.
Trainer:
Kenny McPeek
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
GRAY/3YO
Pedigree:
CREATIVE CAUSE-TAMBOZ

Earned back his $150,000 Triple Crown late supplemental fee when third in the Preakness. The Belmont Stakes will be his third race in 5 weeks, having participated on the Kentucky Derby Day undercard at Churchill Downs.

We The People
We The People
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
4: 3-0-0
Career Earnings:
$230,250
Past 5 Races:
1-7-1-1
Jockey:
Flavien Prat
Trainer:
Rodolphe Brisset
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
BROWN/3YO
Pedigree:
Constitution-Letchworth

Runaway winner in the slop of the local prep, the Peter Pan, he'll extend the distance by 3 furlongs in the Belmont Stakes. Other than a disappointing run in the Arkansas Derby, he's been ublemished.

Mo Donegal
Mo Donegal
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
6: 3-0-2
Career Earnings:
$711,800
Past 5 Races:
5-1-3-1-1
Jockey:
Irad Ortiz Jr.
Trainer:
Todd Pletcher
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
BAY/3YO
Pedigree:
Uncle Mo-Callingmissbrown

A rallying, wide 5th in the Kentucky Derby with one of the race's fastest final quarter-mile splits, he's fresh with 5 weeks between starts. Trainer Todd Pletcher has won this race 3 times.

Golden Glider
Golden Glider
M/L
TBD
Career Record:
6: 2-1-0
Career Earnings:
$159,122
Past 5 Races:
2-4-4-5-1
Jockey:
Dylan Davis
Trainer:
Mark Casse
1/ST BET Win %
TBD
Betmix Score:
TBD
Color/Age:
CHESTNUT/3YO
Pedigree:
Ghostzapper-Golden Scarf

Runner-up to We The People in the local Peter Pan Stakes. Trainer Mark Casse upset the 2019 Belmont with Sir Winston, who also was defeated in the Peter Pan.

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