Post Position: #3
Probable Odds: 8-1
Record: 4 Starts: 2 Wins, 1 Second, 0 Third
Lifetime Earnings: $167,400
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Trainer: Jena Antonucci
Sire: Arrogate
Dam: Modeling (Tapit)
Arcangelo Preview & Analysis
The #3 position at the Belmont Stakes went to Jena Antonucci-trained Arcangelo. Arcangelo is listed at 8-1 to win the Belmont.
Arcangelo has made three starts this year, finishing in the money twice with two first-place finishes. In his career, Arcangelo has finished first twice and second once in four starts.
This will be Arcangelo’s first start in a Triple Crown race. Trainer Antonucci has just two career-graded stakes wins in her career. Jockey Javier Castellano will ride Arcangelo coming off his own win while riding Mage in the Kentucky Derby.
Castellano has won 46% of his mounts this year overall. With a solid position and a quality jockey, Arcangelo has a chance to earn Antonucci her first Triple Crown win
Can Arcangelo win the Belmont Stakes?
If he keeps improving as fast as he seems to be, he could light up the tote board at 8-1. Another with a perfect running style for the Belmont Stakes. He likes to sit mid pack and make a bold move in the stretch.
He has already won a big race this exact way in the Peter Pan Stakes, right here at Belmont Park on May 13. Javier Castellano is trying to pull off a rare feat, winning both the Derby and the Belmont, but on different horses.
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More Belmont Stakes Horse Profiles & Predictions
Tapit Shoes
Tapit Shoes has already gotten off to a good start at the Belmont Stakes by drawing the first position in the race. In the history of the Belmont Stakes, the #1 position has won the most times of any other position, 24 times.
Tapit Trice
In four starts this year, Tapit Trice has three wins. Unfortunately, the Kentucky Derby was the lone time he was out of money. Tapit Trice finished a disappointing 7th at the Derby before sitting out the Preakness.
National Treasure
The #4 position at the Belmont Stakes went to Preakness winner National Treasure, trained by legendary trainer Bob Baffert. Horses have won the Belmont Stakes 10 times out of the fourth position.
Il Miracolo
Tied for the second-highest position to win the Belmont, the #5 position went to Il Miracolo in Tuesday’s draw. 15 times a horse has won the Belmont out of the #5 position. Il Miracolo has the longest odds on the board at 30-1.
Forte
Finally, Forte makes his long-awaited debut in a Triple Crown race this year. Expected to contend at the Kentucky Derby, Forte was a late scratch and then sat out the Preakness. Forte is the favorite to win the Belmont Stakes at 5-2 out of the sixth position.
Hit Show
Hit Show drew the 7th position in Tuesday’s draw, a position that has won the Belmont Stakes 14 times in the race’s history. Hit Show is another of trainer Brad Cox’s entrees and will be ridden by one of the top jockeys this year Manny Franco.
Angel of Empire
Angel of Empire is slotted for the eighth position in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. Just seven horses have won the Belmont Stakes from the eighth position. Angel of Empire is another entry from trainer Brad Cox and will be ridden by jockey Flavien Prat.
Red Route One
Red Route One will be on the far outside at the Belmont Stakes, drawing the 9th position on Saturday. Only four horses in the history of the Belmont Stakes have won the race from the 9th spot. Red Route One was a late scratch from the Kentucky Derby and took a fourth-place finish at the Preakness.