Who we like in Belmont Park Race 2
- The 8-5 morning-line favorite, so the track handicapper rates this horse as the one to beat.
- Manuel Franco has won 32 of 157 rides (20%) at New York tracks in our records.
- Trainer Miguel Clement is 9-for-48 (19%) in New York, with horses in the money 48% of the time.
- By Mo Donegal out of Stormy Tak.
- At 30-1 on the morning line, the price is bigger than this horse’s connections suggest.
- Katie Davis has won 2 of 55 rides (4%) at New York tracks in our records.
- Trainer Melanie Giddings is 4-for-22 (18%) in New York, with horses in the money 27% of the time.
- By Mendelssohn out of Mirabell Mei.
- A 10-1 outsider with enough in its corner to hit the board and juice an exotic.
- Edgard Zayas has won 11 of 91 rides (12%) at New York tracks in our records.
- Trainer Rodolphe Brisset is 2-for-9 (22%) in New York, with horses in the money 44% of the time.
- By Yaupon out of Out of Orbit.
How our picks did
- Top pick: Calling Mr. Mo (8-5) finished third.
- Value play: Mendel (30-1) missed the board.
- Longshot: Saratoga Tea (10-1) missed the board.
How Race 2 sets up
Calling Mr. Mo is the 8-5 morning-line favorite, with Soldier's Glory next at 2-1. Prices stretch out to 30-1 on Cuylle, so the board has real depth.
Among the riders, Manuel Franco has the best New York strike rate in our records: 20% wins from 157 mounts.
Forecast: becoming sunny, high of 73°F.
Where to bet Race 2 legally in NY
Online horse betting is legal in New York for adults 18 and over through licensed advance-deposit wagering (ADW) apps. You can bet Belmont Park races from anywhere in the state, then watch and cash out in the app. Our partner AmWager offers new customers a 100% first deposit match up to $50. Read our AmWager review, or compare every NY racing app.
Belmont Park visitor guide · NY sports betting apps · Official Belmont Park site: race info, parking and hours