Animal Kingdom 5-2 in early betting, slight favorite in Brooklyn doubles

Following are odds for the Belmont Stakes as of 6 p.m. Eastern time on Friday. Only betting through New York Racing Association outlets - such as at Belmont Park, or through NYRA One accounts - were merged into the pool on Friday, so the handle is a mere fraction of what eventually will be bet into the race, and, at this point, includes no other money bet from around the country.

1. Master of Hounds, 5-1
2. Stay Thirsty, 12-1
3. Ruler On Ice, 42-1
4. Santiva, 8-1
5. Brilliant Speed, 9-1
6. Nehro, 5-1
7. Monzon, 55-1
8. Prime Cut, 18-1
9. Animal Kingdom, 5-2
10. Mucho Macho Man, 6-1
11. Isn’t He Perfect, 39-1
12. Shackleford, 16-1

Will pays for the Brooklyn-Belmont double, coupling Brooklyn winner Birdrun (4) with the runners in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes::

Birdrun (4) with:
1. Master of Hounds, $34.60
2. Stay Thirsty, $237
3. Ruler On Ice, $434
4. Santiva, $81
5. Brilliant Speed, $71.50
6. Nehro, $48.80
7. Monzon, $593
8. Prime Cut, $281
9. Animal Kingdom, $34.20
10. Mucho Macho Man, $93.50
11. Isn’t He Perfect, $671
12. Shackleford, $75

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