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2017 Belmont predictions: Expert who has nailed nine straight Derbys makes pick

Everyone has an opinion on the Belmont Stakes. It's one of the most wagered-upon horse races in the world each year.

Before you bet Saturday's "Third Jewel of the Triple Crown" in New York, you'll want to hear what Jody Demling has to say.

A fixture in the horse racing world who has been writing about, talking about and betting on races for years, Demling comes into the 149th edition of the Belmont Stakes a month removed from a Kentucky Derby win that continued a mind-blowing streak: For the ninth year in a row, he nailed the Oaks-Derby double at Churchill Downs.