6/7/2022 12:22:10 PM EST
Betting favorite We the People drew the No. 1 position for the Belmont Stakes while Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike drew the No. 4 post during Tuesday's draw. We the People goes off as the 2-1 favorite for Saturday's race in Elmont, N.Y. Rich Strike, the 80-1 longshot winner last month in Louisville, Ky., has 7-2 odds after landing the fourth starting spot in the eight-horse field. Mo Donegal, who finished fifth in the Derby, goes off from the No. 6 post at 5-2. Preakness winner Early Voting is not competing in the Belmont. Rich Strike did not enter the Preakness. The final leg of horse racing's triple crown, the $1.5 million Grade 1 Belmont will be contested at 1 1/2 miles.Belmont Stakes starting positions, with odds as of Tuesday:1. We the People, 2-12. Skippylongstocking, 20-13. Nest, 8-14. Rich Strike, 7-25. Creative Minister, 6-16. Mo Donegal, 5-27. Golden Glider, 20-18. Barber Road, 10-1--Field Level Media