Belmont Stakes 2013 Entries: Odds and Predictions for Every Horse After Draw

The Triple Crown drought will continue for at least another year after Oxbow upset Kentucky Derby champion Orb in the Preakness Stakes. Even without the allure of history, the Belmont Stakes features plenty of intrigue.

A rematch between Orb and Oxbow for three-year-old supremacy will likely dominate the headlines. There are 12 other talented horses with a chance to pull off the upset, however, and several of them are very strong contenders.

It should lead to an exciting final leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday. Let's take a look at all the key information for the race, which is followed by a full listing of the field, a breakdown of the top horses and a complete prediction for the 145th Belmont Stakes.

Where: Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.

When: Saturday, June 8

Post Time: 6:20 p.m. ET

Watch: NBC

Live Stream: NBC Sports

2013 Belmont Stakes Field

Post	Horse	Jockey	Trainer	Odds
1	Frac Daddy	A. Garcia	K. McPeek	30-1
2	Freedom Child	L. Saez	T. Albertrani	8-1
3	Overanalyze	J. Velazquez	T. Pletcher	12-1
4	Giant Finish	E. Prado	A. Dutrow	30-1
5	Orb	J. Rosario	C. McGaughey III	3-1
6	Incognito	I. Ortiz Jr.	K. McLaughlin	20-1
7	Oxbow	G. Stevens	D.W. Lukas	5-1
8	Midnight Taboo	G. Gomez	T. Pletcher	30-1
9	Revolutionary	J. Castellano	T. Pletcher	9-2
10	Will Take Charge	J. Court	D.W. Lukas	20-1
11	Vyjack	J. Leparoux	R. Rodriguez	20-1
12	Palace Malice	M. Smith	T. Pletcher	15-1
13	Unlimited Budget	R. Napravnik	T. Pletcher	8-1
14	Golden Soul	R. Albarado	D. Stewart	10-1

Post positions and odds courtesy of Daily Racing Form.

Top Contenders

Orb

The difference between Orb in the first two Triple Crown races was the final turn. In the Kentucky Derby, he flew out of the corner and charged past the entire field. In the Preakness, he didn't showcase the same late kick and couldn't chase down Oxbow.

It makes the Belmont an interesting test. The third leg is the longest of them all at 12 furlongs. The biggest key for Orb will be preserving enough energy to use that late speed to his advantage. Jockey Joel Rosario must replicate his strong Derby ride.

Based on talent alone, Orb is the best horse in the field and is the rightful morning-line favorite. That said, the distance figures to be an issue, and the lack of late pace in the Preakness is concerning. He needs a very strong bounce-back performance to win.

Oxbow

Oxbow was overlooked heading into the Preakness. He finished a reasonable sixth in the Kentucky Derby and was one of the few horses willing to challenge Orb on short rest. It paid off with a Triple Crown triumph for legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

A lot of credit also goes to jockey Gary Stevens. He came out of retirement at the beginning of the year, and it's like he never left. Once he got Oxbow out front, he set a very reasonable pace on the backstretch, which left the talented horse with enough energy to finish the job.

Just like Orb, however, the aggressive schedule is a concern. This will be the third race in just over a month and is the toughest test of them all. Oxbow showed he's capable of beating an elite field, but everything would have to fall perfectly for him to go back-to-back.

Revolutionary

The horse with the best chance of upsetting the two marquee winners is Revolutionary. He finished third at Churchill Downs. Instead of racing the Preakness, trainer Todd Pletcher decided to let him rest so he could be at full strength for the Belmont.

It's a strategy that could very well pay off. The talent is definitely present. The colt won three straight races, including the Withers Stakes and Louisiana Derby, prior to the Kentucky Derby. He has never finished outside the top three in his career.

Add in the extra rest and it's hard not to like Revolutionary's chances on Saturday. Unless Orb or Oxbow are able to recover and run at the same level for 12 furlongs like they did to win their respective Triple Crown races, Revolutionary can steal the spotlight.

Predicted Order of Finish

Finish	Horse
1	Revolutionary
2	Orb
3	Oxbow
4	Palace Malice
5	Overanalyze
6	Freedom Child
7	Will Take Charge
8	Vyjack
9	Golden Soul
10	Unlimited Budget
11	Frac Daddy
12	Midnight Taboo
13	Incognito
14	Giant Finish