Orb Odds to Win 2013 Belmont Stakes Still at 3 to 1 Despite Weather

Orb had great odds to win the 2013 Belmont Stakes at near 3 to 1 odds despite the anticipated muddy conditions.  This is a number you probably want to lock in as soon as possible as these odds are bound to be slashed come race time.

It was a muddy track at Churchill Downs that allowed Orb to win this year’s Kentucky Derby.  Heavy rain was expected in the New York City metropolitan area Saturday.

Orb’s odds were a little longer than one might expect following his unimpressive finish at the Preakness Stakes three weeks ago.

Trainer Shug McGaughey likes what he sees as Kentucky Derby winner Orb prepares for Saturday's Belmont Stakes.

"I think he's carrying his weight good, his coat's good, he's eating good and I think he's training good," he said Thursday morning. "Hopefully, all that relates to Saturday and when the time comes, we'll be in position to make a move.

"In the Preakness, I don't think we were in a good position. It wasn't anybody's fault. It was just the circumstances of the race."

5
Orb
Joel Rosario
Shug McGaughey
3-1
6
Incognito
Irad Ortiz Jr.
Kiaran McLaughlin
20-1
7
Oxbow
Gary Stevens
D. Wayne Lukas
5-1
8
Midnight Taboo
Garrett Gomez
Todd Pletcher
30-1
9
Revolutionary
Javier Castellano
Todd Pletcher
9-2
10
Will Take Charge
Jon Court
D. Wayne Lukas
20-1
11
Vyjack
Julien Leparoux
Rudy Rodriguez
20-1
12
Palace Malice
Mike Smith
Todd Pletcher
15-1
13
Unlimited Budget
Rosie Napravnik
Todd Pletcher
8-1
14
Golden Soul
Robby Albarado
Dallas Stewart
10-1-

- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com