Belmont Stakes Contenders: Seize the Grey
Seize the Grey, trained by D. Wayne Lukas, captured attention with his stunning Preakness victory. Ridden by young jockey Jaime Torres, Seize the Grey found his rhythm on the muddy track and led the entire way. Trainer Lukas believes the versatile colt doesn’t need to lead to win and can adjust his strategy as needed.
Seize the Grey has shown his capability in Graded Stakes, winning the Pat Day Mile before his Preakness triumph. Lukas predicted his colt could perform well at Pimlico, and Seize the Grey delivered, defying the odds.
Recent Performance and Training
On May 29, Seize the Grey worked 6 furlongs in 1:13.00 at Churchill Downs, his final work before the Belmont Stakes. This session indicates he is in peak condition for the race. The Belmont will be his fifth race in 11 weeks, demonstrating his stamina and resistance.
Career Highlights
Seize the Grey’s career record stands at 10-4-0-3, with earnings of $1,819,938. His most recent race, the Preakness on May 18, saw him finish first. His top Equibase speed figure is 101, and his pedigree includes Arrogate and Smart Shopping by Smart Strike.
Betting Perspective
Seize the Grey’s Belmont Stakes odds are set at 9-5. While his Preakness win was impressive, bettors should consider the tougher field he faces at Belmont. Top contenders like Sierra Leone and Fierceness, who skipped the Preakness, will be fresh and ready to compete.
Lukas, an experienced and optimistic trainer, believes Seize the Grey can perform well under various conditions. He stated, “Seize the Grey doesn’t need the lead. He will rate it very kindly. This horse is very manageable. We’ll just run our race and let the others do whatever they want to do.”
Race Details
– Post Position: 1
– Jockey: Jaime Torres
– Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
– Owner: MyRacehorse
– Career Record: 10-4-0-3
– Career Earnings: $1,819,938
– Most Recent Race: Preakness, May 18 (1st)
– Top Equibase Speed Figure: 101
– Pedigree: Arrogate – Smart Shopping, by Smart Strike
– Color: Gray/roan
– Running Style: Frontrunner/stalker
Seize the Grey’s victory in the Preakness was a historic moment, making Lukas the oldest trainer ever to win a Triple Crown race at 88 years old. Thousands of MyRacehorse owners celebrated this achievement. Lukas has a history of success in Triple Crown events, with his most recent Belmont win being Commendable in 2000.
Seize the Grey stands out as a key contender. His adaptability and recent performance in Graded Stakes make him a horse to watch for those looking to bet on horses,
It offers an intriguing option given his recent success and Lukas’s confidence. However, bettors should weigh the Belmont Stakes odds carefully, considering the fresh competition and challenging field.
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seize The Grey | Jaime Torres | D. Wayne Lukas | MyRacehorse | 8-1 |
| 2 | Resilience | Junior Alvarado | Bill Mott | Emily Bushnell & Ric Waldman | 10-1 |
| 3 | Mystik Dan | Brian Hernandez, Jr. | Kenneth McPeek | Lance Gasaway, 4 G Racing LLC & Daniel Hamby III | 5-1 |
| 4 | The Wine Steward | Manny Franco | Mike Maker | Paradise Farms Corp. and Staudacher, David | 15-1 |
| 5 | Antiquarian | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | Centennial Farms | 12-1 |
| 6 | Dornoch | Luis Saez | Danny Gargan | West Paces Racing LLC, R. A. Hill Stable, Belmar Racing and Breeding LLC, Two Eight Racing LLC & Pine Racing Stable | 15-1 |
| 7 | Protective | Tyler Gaffalione | Todd Pletcher | Repole Stable | 20-1 |
| 8 | Honor Marie | Florent Geroux | Whit Beckman | Ribble Farms LLC | 12-1 |
| 9 | Sierra Leone | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B., Smith, Derrick, Westerberg, Rocket Ship Racing, LLC and Brant, Peter M. | 9-5 |
| 10 | Mindframe | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Todd Pletcher | Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables LLC | 7-2 |