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New York Post
13-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Why Saratoga will stay as host for the 2026 Belmont Stakes
Anyone who has ever had work done on their house knows deadlines are often fluid when it comes to renovations. That's why it should be no surprise that Saratoga Race Course will remain the host of the Belmont Stakes in 2026. The race will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and, due to the configurations of the track in Saratoga, will be run at a mile and a quarter, rather than the traditional mile and a half. The original plan was to have Belmont Park up and running for next year's 'Test of the Champion,' but it will instead reopen in September 2026. The announcement, made Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York Racing Association, explained that keeping the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga for one more year would allow for the on-time and uninterrupted construction of a new Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. 3 Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes this year. Getty Images 'New York is home to world class sports and entertainment and this final chapter of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course honors our rich racing heritage while paving the way for a bold, new future at Belmont Park,' Gov. Hochul said in a statement. 'Bringing the race back to Saratoga next year will once again expand the audience for this storied leg of the Triple Crown and ensure fans continue to enjoy the full experience.' 3 The field breaks from the starters gate at Saratoga Race Course. JASON SZENES/ NY POST Saratoga has hosted the last two iterations of the Belmont Stakes, won by Dornoch and Sovereignty. The annual Saratoga summer meet will get underway on Thursday, July 10, but the Race Course will also serve as the host of the July 4th Racing Festival, which is traditionally held at Belmont Park. 3 overeignty with jockey Junior Alvarado aboard celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 157th Running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, Saturday, June 7, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST The four-day festival will run from Thursday, July 3, to Sunday, July 6. Hochul announced earlier this month that Belmont would host the 2027 Breeders' Cup.
Fox Sports
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 Belmont Stakes: Post time, TV schedule, horses, post positions, updated odds
Excitement is mounting at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY, as the 2025 Belmont Stakes approaches on Saturday, June 7. Serving as the final chapter of the Triple Crown, the race stands as a highlight of the horse racing calendar. The Belmont Stakes is a true test of endurance, where only the most prepared horses and skilled jockeys prevail. Fans from all over will be watching closely, eager to see who will cross the finish line first and etch their name into racing history. Check out what Mike Joyce's best bets are for the 2025 Belmont Stakes! Chris "Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz preview the Belmont Stakes with horse racing insider Mike Joyce. Here's all you should know, including horses, morning line odds, schedules and post times after the draw: Belmont Stakes Schedule & How to watch TV: FOX, FOX Sports app, Location: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Post time: 7:04 p.m. ET Belmont Stakes Horses Eight horses will run in the Belmont Stakes. The draw took place on Monday, June 2. Here are the post positions, current odds and morning line odds as of June 6: Hill Road: 14-1 odds (10-1 ML) Sovereignty: 7-2 odds (2-1 ML) Rodriguez: 7-1 odds (6-1 ML) Uncaged: 23-1 odds (30-1 ML) Crudo: 13-1 odds (15-1 ML) Baeza: 3-1 odds (4-1 ML) Journalism: 6-5 odds (8-5 ML) Heart of Honor: 17-1 odds (30-1 ML) Related: Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's expert picks, best bets Typically, held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY, this year's "Test of the Champion" will again be held at Saratoga Race Course due to construction at Belmont Park. The Belmont Stakes is run over a distance of 1.25 miles this year and is known to be the most difficult leg of the Triple Crown. What time is the Belmont Stakes? Post time is set for 7:04 p.m. ET and the race will be broadcast on FOX and the FOX Sports app. How much is the Belmont Stakes purse? This year, the purse for the Belmont Stakes is $2 million. recommended Get more from Horse Racing Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Fox Sports
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
2025 Belmont Stakes: Post time, TV schedule, horses, post positions after draw
Horse Racing 2025 Belmont Stakes: Post time, TV schedule, horses, post positions after draw Updated Jun. 3, 2025 9:23 a.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Excitement is mounting at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY, as the 2025 Belmont Stakes approaches on Saturday, June 7. Serving as the final chapter of the Triple Crown, the race stands as a highlight of the horse racing calendar. The Belmont Stakes is a true test of endurance, where only the most prepared horses and skilled jockeys prevail. Fans from all over will be watching closely, eager to see who will cross the finish line first and etch their name into racing history. Dornoch wins the 2024 Belmont Stakes | FOX Sports Here's all you should know, including horses, morning line odds, schedules and post times after the draw: Belmont Stakes Schedule & How to watch TV: FOX, FOX Sports app, Location: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Post time: 7:04 p.m. ET ADVERTISEMENT Belmont Stakes Horses Eight horses will run in the Belmont Stakes. The draw took place on Monday, June 2. Here are the post positions and morning line odds: Hill Road (10-1) Sovereignty (2-1) Rodriguez (6-1) Uncaged (30-1) Crudo (15-1) Baeza (4-1) Journalism (8-5) Heart of Honor (30-1) What is the Belmont Stakes? Typically, held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY, this year's "Test of the Champion" will again be held at Saratoga Race Course due to construction at Belmont Park. The Belmont Stakes is run over a distance of 1.25 miles this year and is known to be the most difficult leg of the Triple Crown. What time is the Belmont Stakes? Post time is set for 7:04 p.m. ET and the race will be broadcast on FOX and the FOX Sports app. How much is the Belmont Stakes purse? This year, the purse for the Belmont Stakes is $2 million. share Get more from Horse Racing Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Fox Sports
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 Belmont Stakes: Post time, TV schedule, horses, how to watch
Excitement is mounting at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY, as the 2025 Belmont Stakes approaches on Saturday, June 7. Serving as the final chapter of the Triple Crown, the race stands as a highlight of the horse racing calendar. The Belmont Stakes is a true test of endurance, where only the most prepared horses and skilled jockeys prevail. Fans from all over will be watching closely, eager to see who will cross the finish line first and etch their name into racing history. Here's all you should know, including horses, schedules, and post times: Belmont Stakes Schedule & How to watch TV: FOX, FOX Sports app, Location: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Post time: 7:04 p.m. ET What is the Belmont Stakes? Typically, held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY, this year's "Test of the Champion" will again be held at Saratoga Race Course due to construction at Belmont Park. The Belmont Stakes is run over a distance of 1.25 miles this year and is known to be the most difficult leg of the Triple Crown. What time is the Belmont Stakes? Post time is set for 7:04 p.m. ET and the race will be broadcast on FOX and the FOX Sports app. Belmont Stakes Horses At least eight horses will run in the Belmont Stakes. The draw is set for Monday, June 2 at 5 p.m. ET. Here are some probable contenders: Baeza Gosger Grande Heart of Honor Hill Road Journalism (Preakness winner) Rodriguez Sovereignty (Kentucky Derby winner) How much is the Belmont Stakes purse? This year, the purse for the Belmont Stakes is $2 million. recommended Get more from Horse Racing Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Fox Sports
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 Belmont Stakes odds, predictions: Favorites, picks
The Belmont Stakes, the oldest race in the Triple Crown series, is known as the "Test of the Champion." It's the last leg in the series, and for the second year in a row, the race will be held at Saratoga Race Course, as Belmont Park undergoes renovations. The first two legs of horse racing's famed Triple Crown are the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. With those two in the books, bettors are looking ahead to the 157th running at Belmont, which airs on FOX on Saturday, June 7. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado won the first leg of the Crown by capturing the 151st Kentucky Derby on May 3. Two weeks later, Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli claimed the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. So who will take the esteemed third leg of the Crown? Let's dive into the early odds, race information, field and more as of May 30. 2024 Belmont Stakes date: Saturday, June 7 Location: Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY Post time, TV: 6:41 p.m. ET, FOX Belmont Stakes early odds: Sovereignty: +160 (bet $10 to win $26 total)Journalism: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)Baeza: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)Rodriguez: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)Hill Road: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total) Heart of Honor: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total) Dornoch won the 156th edition of the Belmont Stakes in 2024, closing as a 17-1 long shot and finishing with a time of 2:01.64. The post-position draw for this year's race is scheduled for Monday, June 2. Keep checking back for updated odds, picks and predictions on the entire field. Get more from Horse Racing Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
