Current odds still show Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom as the favorite in today's 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes. Animal Kingdom is now 5-2, after opening at 2-1 in the morning line. Nehro is the second choice in the field at 7-2.
Master of Hounds, who had opened at 10-1, is now at 4-1. Mucho Macho Man, who had also opened at 10-1, is now 7-1. Preakness winner Shackleford is 10-1.
The track is currently listed as "muddy," and the forecast is for showers to continue throughout the day.
Pre-race coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on Versus. NBC will carry the race live beginning at 5 p.m. ET. Post time is 6:32 p.m. E.
Belmont Stakes odds (as of noon Eastern)
1. Master of Hounds, 4-1
2. Stay Thirsty, 17-1
3. Ruler On Ice, 33-1
4. Santiva, 13-1
5. Brilliant Speed, 9-1
6. Nehro, 7-2
7. Monzon, 30-1
8. Prime Cut, 22-1
9. Animal Kingdom, 5-2
10. Mucho Macho Man, 7-1
11. Isn’t He Perfect, 34-1
12. Shackleford, 10-1