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.
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