Bemont Stakes: Expert's picks, fades, longshots and more - CBS Sports

The Belmont Stakes betting landscape is shaped by expert picks, fades, and longshots as Gene Menez identifies contenders for the final leg of the Triple Crown. Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner who beat four rivals he will meet again on Saturday at Saratoga, posted the Derby’s top last-out Beyer Speed Figure five weeks ago. Yet the piece argues he is an unattractive bet in the Belmont due to pace and rising odds, especially in a nine-horse field with few true speed horses. Powershift carries the best TimeformUS early pace figure at 111 but has never set the pace in three career starts, while Ottinho’s lone pace appearance came in a Dec. 31 maiden race. In short, Golden Tempo remains a controversial value play.

With the odds likely to shorten, the recommendation is to fade Golden Tempo and explore other bets offering better value. The article praises the attention-grabbing narrative around Cherie DeVaux becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, but notes that such hype rarely translates into Belmont payouts. TwinSpires’ promo code CBSSPORTS offers new users $400 in bonus bets, double the standard public offer, as part of the betting strategy. Menez’s full Belmont Stakes breakdown promises additional context and selections beyond Golden Tempo.