2012 Belmont Stakes Results: Mia Poppy, Teeth Of The Dog Pick Up Undercard Wins
The countdown to the 2012 Belmont Stakes continues. Saturday’s undercard for the famous race is well underway, with a full 13 races scheduled at the track. Two more races are in the books, including the first race in the Pick 6. The Pick 6 involves bettors picking the winners of six consecutive races, from Race 6 to Race 11. If enough long shots come in, the payout could stand to be six or even seven figures for a winner.
In Race 5, Mia Poppy, a 10/1 bet, took first place in a one-mile run on the turf. Anaphylaxis placed and Carbon County showed. Adirondack Dancer, the 2/1 favorite, was an also ran but was fourth in the superfecta.
In the sixth race of the day, Teeth of the Dog, the 2/1 favorite, took home the $100,000 purse, while Fast Falcon took second and Politicallycorrect came in third.
For more on the Belmont Stakes, stay with this StoryStream and check out SB Nation’s horse racing blog And Down The Stretch They Come. There, you’ll also find A Beginner’s Guide To Following Horse Racing and a glossary of horse racing terms.
