Handicapper's Corner: Who Will Win the 2017 Belmont Stakes?

Who Will Capture the Belmont Stakes?

Cloud Computing was the surprise winner of the Preakness Stakes. While none of the ThoroFan Handicappers had him on top, two, Chairman Michael Amo and Reinier Macatangay picked Cloud Computing as their long shot Preakness bomb. Dylan Jarmulowicz liked Cloud Computing for second place, while Nick Costa and Michael Mills had Cloud Computing in the show spot. 

Rounding the final turn of the Triple Crown Series, ThoroFan Handicappers resolutely faced the Test of Champions while making their selections for the 2017 Belmont Stakes.

Picks are for first through third place and our best longshot bomb. 

Good Luck to everyone!

HANDICAPPER	FIRST	SECOND	THIRD	LONGSHOT
Michael Amo	Gormley	Irish War Cry	Tapwrit	J Boys Echo
John Caro	Patch	Tapwrit	Lookin at Lee	Senior Investment
Nick Costa	Twisted Tom	Tapwrit	Irish War Cry	Gormley
Reinier Macatangay	Meantime	Tapwrit	Gormley	J Boys Echo
Robert Marks	Irish War Cry	Epicharis	Lookin at Lee	Hollywood Handsome
Michael Mills	Tapwrit	Lookin at Lee	Multiplier	Twisted Tom
Nicolle Neulist	Irish War Cry	Patch	Gormley	Twisted Tom
Laurie Ross	Tapwrit	Irish War Cry	Lookin at Lee	Twisted Tom

Michael Amo comments, “The Belmont Stakes requires a tactical ride and stalking running style. With Classic Empire out of the race, Gormley ridden by Victor Espinoza inherits these winning characteristics. Gormley is rounding back into form and has the right stalking style. Victor Espinoza has the right experience.”

Reinier Macatangay observes, “The Belmont pace will be moderate because of Classic Empire's defection. Meantime should take advantage and be in a good, upfront position.

As for Tapwrit, the sire Tapit is hot in the Belmont S. winning 2 out of the last 3 editions.

Gormley faced a wide trip in the Kentucky Derby.”