Belmont Stakes 2012 Contenders

WagerWeb.com experts have analyzed the Belmont Stakes 2012 contenders.

We know I’ll Have Another, who comes in at -160.  He’s gunning for the first Triple Crown in more than 35 years. 

Seven of the past 11 horses since 1979 that had a shot at immortality also were odds-on favorites, but finished second three times, third twice, fourth and ninth, the WagerWeb.com experts noted. 

With that in mind, just who are the other 2012 Belmont Stakes contenders?

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From WagerWeb:

Union Rags, who skipped the Preakness after a horrible trip right from the start of the Kentucky Derby when he broke tardily from the gate and was shuffled back almost 20 lengths behind pacesetter Bodemeister. He ran a credible seventh. The son of Dixie Union has tactical speed and scored in the ’11 Champagne at Belmont Park, winning by 5 ¼ lengths. He boasts four triple digit speed figures in his past four trips.

Dullahan, winner of the Blue Grass, came from far back at Churchill Downs to finish third. The son of Even the Score scored twice on synthetic surfaces, but is winless in two dirt trips. But he is dangerous and should hit the board,

Paynter is my longshot for several reasons. The lightly raced son of Awesome Again is bred for distance and has two victories in four outings. He registered triple digit speed numbers in his past two routes. And he stays a bit closer to the front than most of the field.

2012 Belmont Stakes. Odds to Win

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- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com