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2023 Belmont Stakes: Hit Show Odds, Picks & Predictions

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Hit Show, a promising contender in the 2023 Belmont Stakes, is generating plenty of buzz in the horse racing community. Trained by the renowned Brad Cox, Hit Show will compete in this prestigious race on June 10, aiming to build upon a respectable Kentucky Derby performance.

2023 Belmont Stakes Predictions: Hit Show

  • Post Position: 7
  • Odds: 10/1

Hit Show finished fifth in the Kentucky Derby, but will likely need a career-best performance to defeat this field. I don’t mind taking Hit Show to potentially hit the board, as the horse has shown an ability to close strong. But Hit Show will primarily be a throw-in, if anything, into some trifectas and superfectas.

— Matt Barbato

Bet: Toss

Hit Show Profile

The three-year-old gray colt has already made a name for himself in the Triple Crown series, finishing fifth in the Kentucky Derby, which shows his potential for a solid performance in the Belmont Stakes. Even when he narrowly missed out to 59-1 longshot Lord Miles in the Wood Memorial, Hit Show demonstrated his ability to contend among the best in the field.

Owned by Gary and Mary West, Hit Show has been ridden by jockey Manuel Franco and operates with a stalker running style, one that may prove advantageous in the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes.

As a grandson of the legendary Tapit, Hit Show brings a strong lineage to the race. In fact, the 2023 Belmont Stakes field is filled with Tapit’s progeny, enhancing the overall quality and competition of the event.

Starting from post position number 7, a spot which has historically produced the fourth-most winners in Belmont Stakes history, Hit Show has the advantage of an auspicious starting position. His morning line odds opened at 10-1, providing a decent betting value for the race.

Strengths:

  • Late closer
  • Trainer
  • Well-rested
  • Post Position

Weaknesses:

  • Experience
  • Lacks quickness and high-end speed relative to other horses in the field

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