Belmont Stakes 2022 is fast approaching, and everyone is already trying to figure out which horses will make a run for this championship. Such an exciting event will put many people on edge as another group of horses will run to bag the crown. Before anything else, there are several things you must keep in mind to prepare for the massive event.
What Is Belmont Stakes?
Belmont Stakes is the last race for a horse to earn the Triple Crown of American horse racing, together with Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Out of the three classic horse races, Belmont Stakes is the oldest. The event takes place at Belmont Park with a course length of 1.5 miles. It is an annual horse racing event that gives Thoroughbreds a once and a lifetime chase to win the Triple Crown of American horse racing. Since the foundation of these classic races, there are only 18 horses that were renowned as winners of the Triple Crown. The most recent one is Justify, which was crowned last 2018. That is why the three races, especially the Belmont Stakes, are the most anticipated events by the horse racing fans. This year, the 2022 Belmont Stakes will be on June 11, 2022 (Saturday) at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
Who Will Run In The Belmont Stakes?
First of all, you should know that the Belmont Stakes is also known as the Test of the Champion. Only the elite horses who are fully matured three-year-old Thoroughbred horses run in the Belmont Stakes, either male or female. The Belmont Stakes has a limit of upper 12 runners. However, due to its demanding standard, potential runners are screened out so that only the best of the best are the only ones participating. That is why the Belmont Stakes usually does not have an entire field of 12 horses. Just last year, only eight horses ran. It would be best to watch out for which of the star horses from the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes will become the potential winners and the favorites for the Belmont Stakes. This battle of champions will be another historic annual event for all the contenders and horse racing fans.
What Are The Different Bets For Belmont Stakes?
Like any other horse racing event, Belmont Stakes also has other fun and profitable ways you
can vote. The most common ones are win, place, show, across the board, and the exotic bets,
exacta, trifecta, and superfecta.
- Win. The win is a simple bet where you will need to bet on a horse that would likely
win the Belmont Stakes. If they place on other ranks or lose, you lose. - Place. This simple bet requires you to choose one horse that you feel will have a place
in either first or second. - Show. On the other hand, the show will need you to bet on one horse that you think would finish first, second, or third.
- Across The Board. This is another bet that requires you to bet on a horse to win, place, and show. If your horse wins, you can collect the three bets; if the second you win, you get the place and show bets; if third, you can only get your show bet.
- Exacta. Exacta is an exotic bet that requires you to choose two horses that will place first and second in the correct order.
- Trifecta. In this bets case, you will need to choose three horses for first, second, and three places in their correct order.
- Superfecta. This exotic bet will need you to pick horses that will finish in first, second, third, and fourth in the correct order.
How to Read Belmont Stakes Odds?
Horse racing odds usually show you the amount of profit you can get in 7-8, 2-1, etc. form. So for every $1 you bet, you will get a $2 profit. If you stake $1 in the Belmont Stakes, you will get $3 if your horse wins. Another example is that if you see 5-2 odds, you can divide the 5 by 2, and you will get 2.5. So, if you win a bet of $40 on a 5-2 odds, you can have a payout of $140 ($40 x 2.5 + original bet), which gives you a profit of $100. Keep in mind that you can get a bigger payoff if the horse has a few chances of success, thus, raising the odds.
How To Bet For Belmont Stakes?
Belmont Stakes will be a televised event. So, it is okay if you are unable to come. Fortunately, the convenience of the internet allows several cities to bet on Belmont Stakes through online sportsbooks. The sportsbook accepts bets for any sporting events. The sports they offer vary per site. So, before betting anything, ensure that they offer the 2022 Belmont Stakes. One advantage of betting in a sportsbook is that some give you access to their 2022 Belmont Stake odds and results, and some live stream the event for their members. Aside from that, most sportsbooks present various promos and rewards such as cashback.
Final thoughts
A few weeks away seems a long time because of all the hype for the Belmont Stakes. While everyone is excited, you must prepare your bets and wait for the most awaited horse racing event.
