With Prayer for Relief becoming a late scratch due to a fever, we are now down to 12 would-be 2011 Breeders’ Cup Classic Predictions. As expected, things have remained rather quite in the 2011 Breeders’ Cup Classic Betting Odds, as the usual suspects remain atop the list of 2011 Breeders’ Cup Classic Predictions favorites.

The current Breeders’ Cup 2011 Favorites have pretty much remain unscathed since the day the Breeders’ Cup Betting Odds were announced. Leading that category and remaining strong, is 4-year-old sensation, Uncle Mo [7/2], closely followed by the filly, Havre de Grace [9/2]. Other Breeders’ Cup predictions 2011 Favorites include: So You Think at 5/1, Flat Out at 13/2, To Honor And Serve at 11/1 and Game On Dude at 12/1.

It is now Friday morning, just hours away from the Breeders’ Cup 2011. Post Positions have been announced and we are all set to crown the next American Horse of the Year. Despite Uncle Mo being the clear favorite from day one, many believe that the Breeders’ Cup 2011 and Horse of the Year award winner will be filly, Havre de Grace.

The countdown to the 2011 Breeders’ Cup is officially underway! We are now just hours away from the premier race of the year in the United States. Thirteen of the best thoroughbred horses will be competing in the dirt, left-handed 1¼-mile track at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. But only one will earn the title of 2011 Breeders’ Cup champion and take home the $5 million purse that comes with this superlative class.

After being announced that he would have post No.12, Uncle Mo continues to be the frontrunner in the Breeders’ Cup Picks 2011 list for Saturday’s race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Uncle Mo, who won this race as a three-year-old Juvenile, has been the betting favorite to win the 1¼-mile race all along.

With Uncle Mo getting all the attention in most people’s in Breeders’ Cup Predictions 2011, there are a couple of frontrunners ready to shock the world. One of those “dark horses” (no pun-intended) is Game On Dude, who many observers believe to be the most qualified horse to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic this upcoming Saturday, Nov. 12 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

In a race that saw Animal Kingdom almost tumble out of the gate, with jockey Jon Velazquez using every ounce of strength to avoid flipping over his horse, Ruler On Ice came out on top to win the 2011 Belmont Stakes over Shackleford, who set the pace early, and the rest of the favorites. Things looked very promising for Shackleford, whose payout odds were down to 6-1 by race time, but he just couldn’t hold on in the sloppy Belmont track.

As we break down the betting odds preview for the 2011 Belmont Stakes, my predictions will include a mix of favorites with one horse from the middle of the morning line odds list. Most of the drama will be surrounding the rematch between Animal Kingdom and Shackleford, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winners, respectively. Now that the post positions have been released, and now that the race is almost here, the field can be closely inspected, and those who know what to look for will be able to see which horses may have the advantage going forward.

Along with Animal Kingdom, who is penciled in as the 2011 Belmont Stakes picks favorite, this year's race will feature some unknown contenders as well.  Post positions for the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes were drawn on Wednesday and the odds to the win the Belmont offered very few surprises at the top of board. Animal Kingdom (+225), the winner of the Kentucky Derby, leads the pack and will be running from the ninth spot next to Mucho Macho Man, who comes in as a +900 Belmont Stakes picks option.

It is time to start assessing our Belmont Stakes predictions, with the third leg of the Triple Crown scheduled for Saturday, June 11th, at 6:20pm ET on NBC. Animal Kingdom took this year’s Kentucky Derby, and then Shackleford won the Preakness, so there is no Triple Crown hype surrounding this race, like many of us would have hoped. Since Cauthen's magical ride in the late 70's, 11 horses have gone on to win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, giving them a chance to win the Triple Crown. All 11 failed in their quest to become the ultimate champion in the sport of kings.

There are quite a few horses with very strong 2011 Belmont Stakes odds, and with the start time and post positions already set, it is now time to get our horse racing picks in order. It's hard to fathom that Animal Kingdom was a huge dark horse going into this year's Kentucky Derby. After the way the three-year-old won the Derby, combined with his second-place finish at the Preakness Stakes, he's seemed like the favorite all along.

The field of 2011 Belmont Stakes predictions will be split pretty evenly between the Kentucky Derby winner and the Preakness Stakes winner, when Animal Kingdom and Shackleford take the track on Saturday, June 10th. Animal Kingdom almost brought a lot of interest back into the sport if he would've won the Preakness Stakes as well, but instead it was Shackleford holding on for the win and making sure that the Triple Crown possibilities wait one more year. Both of these horses are listed as 5-1 favorites at Bodog.com.

2010 NFL Predictions Week 3 & NFL Picks: In what has always been a fierce rivalry, the New York Jets (1-1) head to South Florida to take on the Miami Dolphins (2-0) in Miami’s home opener. The Dolphins are coming off an impressive road win over the Minnesota Vikings (0-2), while the Jets are also riding high after disposing of the New England Patriots (1-1) 28-14, while completely shutting them down in the second half. The NFL Week 3 Lines open up with the Dolphins as -1.5 point favorites, and even action on both teams has kept the spread right where it is.

2010 Belmont Stakes Picks: Stay Put 16 to 1 Betting Odds: Belmont Stakes contender Stay Put is one of the longest shots on the board on the 2010 Belmont Odds but has never run a bad race in seven career starts. Despite turning in underwhelming performances in two graded stakes races this thoroughbred could surprise some horse racing picks experts today at the Belmont. Below is a closer look at the 2010 Belmont Stakes contender Stay Put.
 

2010 Belmont Picks: Interactif 12 to 1 Betting Odds: Legendary Todd Pletcher got the monkey off his back by finally producing a winner in Super Saver at the 2010 Kentucky Derby and now will go for a win at the Belmont with Interactif. This horse is regarded as a turf/synthetic runner but he does have a win on the dirt. Below is a closer look at this Belmont Stakes contender from our horse racing picks team of experts.
 

2010 Belmont Stakes Picks Game On Dude 10 to 1 Betting Odds: Bob Baffert trained Belmont Stakes contender Game On Dude is on a roll and will look to use that momentum to generate a Belmont Stakes win. Baffert took home the Preakness Stakes with Lookin At Lucky and will put Preakness winning jockey Martin Garcia aboard this promising gelding. Below is a closer look at Game On Dude from our Belmont Stakes picks team of sharps.

Ice Box 2010 Belmont Stakes Favorite: Nick Zito trained colt Ice Box is the morning line favorite on this year’s 2010 Belmont Odds and should have been this year’s Kentucky Derby winner. While Super Saver took the crown at Churchill Downs but Ice Box was the classiest thoroughbred on the track that day. Can Ice Box follow through on his tremendous potential and cash in on the 2010 Belmont Odds? While Ice Box might not have much value as the 2010 Belmont Stakes favorite at +200 he is well deserving of the "chalk".

2010 Belmont Stakes Predictions: Drosselmeyer 15 to 1 Betting Odds: Belmont Stakes contender Drosselmeyer will be making his first appearance in the Triple Crown this afternoon and plans on making the most of it. Drosselmeyer missed out on the Kentucky Derby because of insufficient graded stakes earnings but is a talented sleeper that could cash Belmont Betting tickets today at Belmont Park. Below is a closer look at this colt from our Belmont Picks team of experts.
 

2010 Belmont Predictions First Dude 10 to 1 Betting Odds:  Preakness Stakes runner-up First Dude proved to be one tough hombre as a 23-1 underdog at Pimlico and will try to come off a quick turnaround and win the Belmont Stakes. This Belmont Stakes contender runs with a purple heart and turned in the best performance of his career in the Preakness. Below is an in-depth look at this tough three-year from our horse racing picks experts.
 

2010 Belmont Picks Dave In Dixie 18 to 1 Betting Odds: In the Belmont Stakes you just never know which one these thoroughbreds has what it takes to win the Classic. Dave In Dixie is one of the longshots among the Belmont Stakes contenders but with legendary jockey Calvin Borel in his favorite post position on the rail this horse could surprise. Below is an in-depth look at this 3-year old from our Belmont predictions staff. 

2010 Belmont Predictions Stately Victor 21 to 2 Betting Odds: Stately Victor does not look like he belongs among the Belmont Stakes contenders but nonetheless he will run today. Other than a big win in the Blue Grass Stakes this horse has done very little. Despite these drawbacks Stately Victor is being given short Belmont Stakes Odds. Below is a closer look at this Belmont Stakes Predictions team of experts.
 

2010 Belmont Stakes Picks Spangled Star 30 to 1 Betting Odds: Richard Dutrow trained three-year old Spangled Star is hoping to be a sleeper as a longshot on the Belmont Odds. This colt is being listed at chunky 28-1 Belmont Odds and has the lowest speed rating amongst the Belmont Stakes Contenders but this year’s field is truly wide open. Below is a closer look at this Belmont Stakes Contender from our horse racing picks team of sharps.

2010 Belmont Stakes Predictions Fly Down 9 to 2 Betting Odds: Legendary trainer Nick Zito has a live one with Ice Box stablemate Fly Down ready to rumble today at Belmont Park. Fly Down’s pedigree suggests that he will be in the zone at Belmont Park and already has a 2-0 slate against one of the  Belmont Stakes favorites in First Dude. Below is a closer look at this colt from our horse racing picks team of experts.

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2010 Belmont Picks: Make Music For Me 19 to 2 Betting Odds: Belmont Stakes contender Make Music For Me will try to build on a solid Kentucky Derby run and cash Belmont betting tickets today at Belmont Park. The Derby was this colt’s debut over the dirt and he was impressive so the Belmont could be a prime opportunity for this guy to showcase his talents. Below is a closer look at this improving three-year old from our Horse Racing Picks team of experts.

2010 Belmont Predictions: Uptowncharlybrown 9 to 1 Betting Odds: The horse named after a Peanuts cartoon charcter will try to have the last laught in the 2010 Belmont Stakes when Uptowncharlybrown hit’s the dirt at Belmont Park. This relatively unknown thoroughbred has never been in a graded 1 race but will try to crash the party as Belmont Stakes contender longshot. Below is a closer look at this colt from our Belmont Stakes Picks team of experts.