Belmont Stakes 2023: Forte Horse Racing Profile

Forte was the short favorite in this May's Kentucky Derby field. However, he scratched from the field – like many other horses – and opted to skip the Preakness at a veterinarian's request. The exciting colt trained by Todd Pletcher returns to run in the Belmont Stakes this weekend, our first look at the promising three-year-old. Unsurprisingly, he opened as a 5-2 favorite among a loaded field of Derby probables. Below, we'll go over everything you need to bet on the Belmont Stakes, including past performances and odds.

Forte Belmont Stakes Profile

Record: 6-0-0 (7)

Owner: Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher

Color: Dark Bay

Running Style: Stalker

Last race: Won Florida Derby (G1)

Sire/Dam: Violence/Queen Carolina

Post position: 6

Morning line odds: 5-2

Forte Past Performances

The Word On Forte

June 5: Drew Post 6 and opened at 5-2 on the morning line odds – the favorite among the probable field of nine.

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Belmont Stakes Odds 2023

Morning line odds are now available. Unlike fixed odds betting, odds for the Belmont will continue to move until post time, even if you place your bet today. Most odds movement occurs day-of and minutes prior to post.

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