2009 Belmont Stakes: Horses, Odds, Jockeys & Trainers

Below are the early probable horses for this year’s 2009 Belmont Stakes race to be held on June 6, 2009 as well as the early 2009 Belmont betting odds, jockeys and trainers. If you need the winning Belmont picks, including the winning horse, exacta and trifecta be sure to visit ATS Consultants to cash in on third leg of the Triple Crown. ATS has been providing their clients with winning horse predictions for over 20 years.

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Mine That Bird: ODDS 8-5
Jockey: Calvin Borel, Trainer: Chip Wooley
Borel goes back to the Derby winner as he’ll attempt to become the first Jockey to win the Triple Crown on two different horses. Mine That Bird might have to alter his running styles a bit given that one run closers rarely win the Belmont. Obviously the distance won’t be an issue as his daddy won the Belmont in 2004.

Charitable Man: ODDS 3-1
Jockey: Alan Garcia, Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
The “now” horse this week is 3-for-3 on dirt and looked great over this track winning the Peter Pan on May 9. This son of 1999 Belmont winner Lemon Drop Kid is on the improve and could end up being one of the top three year olds in the country by year’s end. Definitely a major player here.

Dunkirk: ODDS 5-1
Jockey: John Velazquez, Trainer: Todd Pletcher
This brilliantly bred son of Unbridled’s Song ran the worst race of his career in the Kentucky Derby and could bounce back huge in this one. Dunkirk should absolutely relish the distance given his pedigree. Look for a tremendous bounce-back effort here and a very bright future.

Chocolate Candy: ODDS 6-1
Jockey: Garrett Gomez, Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
This late-running type ran well in the Derby, finishing a solid fifth after a rough start. We’re still somewhat waiting for that monster effort, but we believe it’s in there somewhere. Garrett Gomez climbs aboard for this race and Gomez is 1-for-1 on Chocolate Candy with a win last November in the Real Quiet stakes at Hollywood Park. Should be a bit closer on Saturday and is a must-use in your exotics.

Flying Private: ODDS 10-1
Jockey: Julien Leparoux, Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
Ran better than we expected in the Preakness, rallying to finish fourth at 25-1. Can’t expect him to run that well again but certainly has the right to improve. Fairly solid form on dirt and won’t have any trouble going the mile-and-a-half.

Summer Bird: ODDS 15-1
Jockey: Kent Desormeaux, Trainer: Tim Ice
Desormeaux returns to the Belmont a year after the disappointment of Big Brown’s defeat last June. He’ll ride this son of 2004 champ Birdstone and try to shock the world like his daddy did five years ago. Summer Bird ran well in the Derby, rallying for sixth while being forced seven wide. Look for a nice, honest effort Saturday, but not enough to be a serious contender.

Mr. Hot Stuff: ODDS 25-1
Jockey: Edgar Prado, Trainer: Eain Hartly
Another horse who ran one of his worst races at the Kentucky Derby. He had a lot of traffic trouble early and was never able to recover. Only has one career win but normally runs his race every time out. Working very well up to this race and could be one who will challenge in exotics. The switch to Prado is an obvious upgrade.

Luv Gov: ODDS 35-1
Jockey: Miguel Mena, Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
We don’t quite get this placement by Lukas as Luv Guv has only one win and didn’t show much in the Preakness. Is working well and should improve down the line, but probably not here. Distance shouldn’t be a problem being out of Ten Most Wanted.

Brave Victory: ODDS 50-1
Jockey: Rajiv Marjh, Trainer: Nick Zito
Nick Zito brings this son of Lion Heart to the Belmont after a third place finish in the Peter Pan. He’s run alright against similar this season but never enough to contend for a win. Gives an honest effort every time out, and you could do worse filling out exotics.

Miner’s Escape: ODDS 50-1
Jockey: Jose Lezcano, Trainer: Nick Zito
Another who they’re asking an awful lot of in this spot. He won the Tesio at Pimlico, which is hardly a major prep race anymore. A maiden score is his only win other than that and that was at Gulfstream Park at 15-1. After last year, you can never discount Zito, but we don’t see it happening again.

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