Belmont Stakes 2013 TV Schedule: Coverage Info and Final Predictions

Viewing the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes isn’t going to be difficult. The 2013 edition of the final leg to the Triple Crown will be live on NBC’s TV network and also live streamed from the network’s website.

This year’s race doesn’t have the allure of a potential Triple Crown winner hanging in the balance. But there is a rematch brewing that has piqued the interest of racing enthusiasts around the nation. For just the 21st time, the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness winners will square off at Belmont Park.

Factor in the 14-horse field, the largest such group since 1996, and there is sure to be plenty of excitement in New York for this big finale.

Below you’ll find everything you need to watch the race on Saturday night, including post positions, odds, TV viewing information and predictions for the big race.

Belmont Stakes Race Information

When: Sat., June 8

Where: Belmont Park, Elmont, N.Y.

Post Time: 6:20 p.m. ET

Distance: 12 furlongs (1.5 miles)

Live Stream: NBC Sports

TV Schedule

Pre-Race: 3-5 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network

145th Belmont Stakes Race: 5-7 p.m. on NBC

Post-Race: 7-7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network

Post Positions, Odds and Field Information

1	Frac Daddy	Alan Garcia	Ken McPeek	33/1
2	Freedom Child	Luis Saez	Tom Albertrani	17/2
3	Overanalyze	John Velazquez	Todd Pletcher	16/1
4	Giant Finish	Edgar Prado	Anthony Dutrow	33/1
5	Orb	Joel Rosario	Shug McGaughey	11/4
6	Incognito	Irad Ortiz Jr.	Kiaran McLaughlin	25/1
7	Oxbow	Gary Stevens	D. Wayne Lukas	6/1
8	Midnight Taboo	Garrett Gomez	Todd Pletcher	33/1
9	Revolutionary	Javier Castellano	Todd Pletcher	5/1
10	Will Take Charge	Jon Court	D. Wayne Lukas	20/1
11	Vyjack	Julien Leparoux	Rudy Rodriguez	22/1
12	Palace Malice	Mike Smith	Todd Pletcher	12/1
13	Unlimited Budget	Rosie Napravnik	Todd Pletcher	10/1
14	Golden Soul	Robby Albarado	Dallas Stewart	12/1

*Odds are current as of Friday afternoon and are courtesy of Bovada.

Predictions

Golden Soul Steals the Show

It’s been a couple of months since Golden Soul’s epic comeback to finish in second place at the Kentucky Derby. While it wasn’t a win, it was by far the colt’s best performance to date. The late run perfectly displayed both the horse's and jockey’s styles as well as their potential to the world on the big Churchill Downs stage.

Fast forward to June and Belmont Park. Jockey Robby Albarado will be tasked with engineering the first win ever from the No. 14 post in Belmont Stakes history.

A lot is riding on the beginning of the race. If things start out slow, it could hurt Golden Soul’s chances. But if the pace is brisk in the beginning, the solid tandem will be able to follow behind the pack and wait until the end of the race to make a move.

The 1.5-mile race will give Albarado another shot at finding a crease down the final two furlongs to finish what he started at the Kentucky Derby—shocking the world by stealing a leg of the Triple Crown.

 

Revolutionary Finishes in Second

Revolutionary was held out from the Preakness last month in order to prepare for a solid showing at Belmont Park. That was a wise decision by Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher. Of the last 14 Belmont Stakes winners, just two had raced in the previous Pimlico Park event in Baltimore.

Coming off a third-place finish at the Kentucky Derby, Revolutionary was slotted at the No. 9 post position. Just three horses have previously gone on to win from that position. Although rested and looking for a statement victory, Pletcher’s colt will have a tough time working through the pack for much of the race.

In the end, the horse’s stamina and strength will allow for a late push, but not big enough to overtake the surge by Golden Soul.