Belmont Stakes 2012 Lineup: Final Odds and Positions for Every Horse in Field

Perhaps Saturday's Belmont Stakes won't be as much of a spectacle as originally thought with I'll Have Another being scratched on Friday, but it will be intriguing nonetheless. I'll Have Another was obviously the odds-on favorite after winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, but now it could be anyone's race.

We won't be seeing history in the form of a Triple Crown, but this may be one of the most unpredictable Belmont Stakes ever. Dullahan is the new favorite, but it wouldn't be a shock to see any of the 11 horses cross the finish line first.

Here are the final odds and post positions for every horse as you prepare your bets for this evening's Belmont Stakes.

*All odds courtesy of Bovada.

No. 1 Street Life (9-1)

The son of Street Saver, Street Life has an excellent pedigree that should draw in quite a few bettors. The colt has two wins in five races and has some experience at longer distances, which should serve him well in the 12-furlong Belmont.

The No. 1 post position isn't ideal, but it shouldn't be a big issue in such a lengthy race.

No. 2 Unstoppable U (10-1)

Perhaps the most intriguing long shot in the field, Unstoppable U enters the race with a lot of mystery. He has only run two races, but he was victorious in both, including a win at Belmont a little more than a month ago.

Each of his races was a mile or less, so it will be interesting to see how well the Junior Alvarado-led horse will hold up.

No. 3 Union Rags (5-2)

After a disappointing seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby, Union Rags skipped the Preakness. He will be the No. 2 betting favorite in the Belmont as many chalk up his poor Derby performance to bad luck and getting stuck in traffic.

Union Rags had never finished worse than third prior to the Kentucky Derby, so he may be able to redeem himself on Saturday.

No. 4 Atigun (20-1)

Atigun is one of the most difficult horses in the field to figure out. He is equally capable of looking spectacular as he is laying an egg, so you never know what you're going to get.

Atigun finished 11th in the Rebel G-2, but bounced back to win at Churchill Downs last month. He is a risky play, but there are far worse long-shot options out there.

No. 5 Dullahan (3-1)

Dullahan looked like a pretty strong play even when I'll Have Another was scheduled to start, but now there is no doubt that he is the favorite.

He is similar to I'll Have Another in that he likes to come from behind, and that should play well in the Belmont. Dullahan made some late strides in the Kentucky Derby, and while he finished third, he may have won if the race was a tad longer. The Belmont seems tailor-made to his strengths.

No. 6 Ravelo's Boy (25-1)

Ravelo's Boy is one of the longer shots in the field, and I don't see anything that suggests he will be a factor. He has run more races than any other horse in the field, so they could be perceived as an advantage, but he has only won twice and hasn't performed well against elite competition.

If Ravelo's Boy can finish in the top half of the field, it should be considered a win for him.

No. 7 Five Sixteen (16-1)

Five Sixteen is another horse that bettors shouldn't touch with a 40-foot pole. He has finished fourth or better in each of his past four races, but he doesn't have much long-distance experience and has run almost exclusively at Aqueduct.

Everything about the Belmont will be new to him, and unlike Unstoppable U, Five Sixteen doesn't seem to have the stamina to make the transition.

No. 8 Guyana Star Dweej (21-1)

Guyana Star Dweej is one of the longest shots in the field, and I certainly prefer him to Ravelo's Boy and Five Sixteen. He has run almost exclusively at a mile, so that is somewhat concerning, but he has come in at least second in five consecutive outings.

Guyana will also be ridden by Kent Desormeaux, who has plenty of big-race experience and success, so this horse could vie for a top-three spot.

No. 9 Paynter (9-2)

Bodemeister paced the field in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, but with trainer Bob Baffert choosing to sit him out, another Baffert-trained horse in Paynter will likely assume the role. He is an explosive colt who will get to the front quickly, but it won't be easy to maintain the lead throughout.

It will be interesting to see if he can do what Bodemeister couldn't, though.

No. 10 - Optimizer (13-1)

Optimizer will be the only horse to run in all three Triple Crown races, and while he continues to be viewed as a sleeper, I'm not quite sure why.

Maybe the big-race experience will help him in some way, but he wasn't a factor in the Kentucky Derby or Preakness Stakes. He has finished sixth or worse in five of his past six races, and I look for him to continue that futile streak.

No. 12 My Adonis (19-1)

My Adonis was a late entry to the Belmont, and with I'll Have Another scratched, he'll be all by his lonesome on the outside.

I don't love My Adonis by any means, but he has finished third or better in eight of his 10 races and could be a pesky horse to deal with. I wouldn't expect him to win, but he's the type of horse that could sneak into show position.

Prediction

As much as I believe this race may be ripe for an upset, the distance is perfect for Dullahan, so I like him to come out on top by passing Paynter late. In order to make your trifecta a little spicier, make Unstoppable U your show horse, as he is very enticing and figures to be a factor.

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