The preliminary odds for the 2012 Belmont Stakes have been set. Racing fans rooting to see the first Triple Crown winner since 1978 will like the very favorable 5-4 odds on I'll Have Another. Bettors may want to look a little further down the list to find a more lucrative wager.
Right behind the favorite is Union Rags with 5-1 odds. Dullahan is next with 11-2, followed by Paynter at 9-1 odds.
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
| Alpha | 15-1 |
| Atigun | 15-1 |
| Dullahan | 11-2 |
| Five Sixteen | 50-1 |
| Guyana Star Dweej | 50-1 |
| I’ll Have Another | 5-4 |
| Optimizer | 30-1 |
| Paynter | 9-1 |
| Street Life | 12-1 |
| Union Rags | 5-1 |
| Unstoppable U | 28-1 |
| Ravelo's Boy | 50-1 |
Odds for the 10-horse field are likely to change between now and race day as the action heats up. The Belmont Stakes take place on June 9.
For more on the Belmont Stakes and the race for the Triple Crown, stay with this StoryStream and check out SB Nation's horse racing blog And Down The Stretch They Come. There, you'll also find a A Beginner's Guide To Following Horse Racing and a glossary of horse racing terms.
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