2023 Belmont Stakes: Red Route One Odds, Picks & Predictions

by BettingPros Staff |
Jun 08, 2023

As we gear up for the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes, Red Route One, trained by Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, stands as a noteworthy contender in the field. Here is a comprehensive profile for bettors interested in wagering on this promising colt.

2023 Belmont Stakes Predictions: Red Route One

Post Position: 9
Odds: 15/1

It’s hard to see Red Route One being much of a factor in this race. He’s coming off just a three-week layoff after finishing fourth in the Preakness, nearly five lengths behind National Treasure. He’s probably outclassed here.

— Matt Barbato

Bet: Toss

Red Route One Profile

Ownership and Training

Owned by Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, Red Route One’s preparation for the race has been overseen by the renowned Steve Asmusse. Asmussen is no stranger to the pressures of Triple Crown racing, having won numerous Grade 1 races during his storied career.

Race Record

Red Route One’s record, heading into the Belmont Stakes, stands at 2-2-1 in 10 starts.

Recent Performance

Red Route One finished fourth in last month’s Preakness Stakes, about five lengths off the lead. As a deep closer, he found the lack of early pace in the Preakness unfavorable, but Asmussen has since expressed optimism for the Belmont Stakes.

Preparations for the Belmont Stakes

In the week leading up to the Belmont Stakes, Red Route One posted a final work in preparation by breezing a half-mile in 50.20 seconds over Belmont Park’s dirt training track, under sunny skies and temperature in the low 60s. This follows an earlier breeze in 50.85 seconds over the Belmont Park main track. His workouts are described as “beautiful” by Toby Sheets, Asmussen’s Belmont-based assistant.

Post Position and Odds

Red Route One has drawn post position No. 9, which historically has produced the fifth-fewest winners in the Belmont Stakes’ history. He opened with 15-1 odds, marking him as a long shot in a field full of stiff competition.

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