2021 Belmont Stakes Prop Bets & Exotics

The Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes provided plenty of excitement over the last month. With those two races behind us, all eyes turn to the third and final race of the Triple Crown. The 153rd Belmont Stakes race takes place on Saturday, June 5th. The event will be run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The field will involve eight three-year-old thoroughbreds running for the $1.5 million prize pool. Also known as ” Test of the Champions”, the Belmont Stakes race is run at a 1.5 miles (12 furlongs) distance.

Most of the attention of horse racing bettors will be on conventional bets. Win, Place, Show, Exacta, and Trifecta bets at Belmont Stakes wave already received a lot of action. However, there are plenty of exciting prop and exotic bets that you can wager on. There’s a lot of value to be found in these interesting side bets. Besides, it will make following the race much more enjoyable and fun. Below, you’ll find an overview of Belmont Stakes prop bets currently available.

Race Props

At Belmont Stakes, you’ll have a chance to bet on the exact margin of victory, as well as OVER/UNDER.

Margin of Victory at Belmont Stakes

1 to 2.75 Lengths +105

3 to 5.75 Lengths +350

0.5 to 0.75 Lengths +600

6 to 7.75 Lengths +700

8 to 10.75 Lengths +1000

Head +1200

Neck +1200

11 to 14.75 Lengths +1600

Nose +1600

15 or More Lengths +2000

Dead Heat +5000

O/U Margin of Victory

OVER 1.5 Lengths -120

UNDER 1.5 Lengths -120

If you feel that a certain horse will dominate the race from start to finish, check out the odds for Wire to WIre victory.

Will a Horse Win Wire to Wire?

Yes +375

No -650

There, also an option of betting on winning or first half a mile time.

Winning Time

OVER 2:29:00 -120

UNDER 2:29:00 -120

First Half Mile Time

OVER 46.8 seconds -135

UNDER 46.8 seconds -105

Horses Props

Plenty of prop options are also available when it comes to horses themselves. You can bet on pretty much anything you can imagine. There are props for which horses will finish last, the saddle cloth and name props, and many more.

Winning Horse Saddle Cloth Number – Groups

3-4 +135

1-2 +170

7-8 +350

5-6 +425

Winning Horse Saddle Cloth Number – Odd or Even?

Even -145

Odd +105

The Starting Letter of the Winning Horse’s Name

A-H -125

I-Z -115

Horse to Finish Last

France Go de Ina +260

Overtook +280

Bourbonic +375

Known Agenda +1000

Rock Your World +1000

Hot Rod Charlie +1400

Rombauer +1600

Essential Quality +2000

The Number of Words in Name of Winner

2+ +115

3 or more +130

1 +225

Last-Place Horse Saddle Cloth Number – Groups

5-8 -230

1-4 +160

Last-Place Horse Saddle Cloth Number – Odd or Even?

Odd -155

Even +115

Broadcast Props

The television broadcast is an essential part of the Belmont Stakes experiences. Here are the available prop bets related to the broadcast.

Who the Winning Jockey Mentions First in Post-Race Interview?

Horse -145

God +280

Owner(s) +500

Family +750

Will a Member of the NBC Broadcast Team Hit a Trifecta Bet?

Yes +900

No -3500

Other Prop Bets

Will the Winning Trainer be a First-Time Winner?

Yes -550

No +325

Will There Be An Inquiry?

Yes +450

No -850

Official Win Mutuel Payoff

OVER $7.95 -220

UNDER $7.95 +155

Total of All Parimutuel Payoff

OVER $70.00 +110

UNDER $70.00 -150