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Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
2025 Belmont Stakes field: Meet the contenders set to battle at Saratoga
The stage is set at Saratoga Race Course for the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown. As fans gather in New York for this historic showdown, all eyes are on which 3-year-old will emerge as the season's ultimate star. Also Read: Belmont Stakes 2025: Fans and horses set stage for last leg of the Triple Crown The following are the eight contenders at this year's Belmont Stakes, as reported by BloodHorse. Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Chad Brown After a surprising third-place finish at 61-1 in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, this colt transitioned to Chad Brown's barn. Hill Road continued to show promise, placing third in the Tampa Bay Derby before rallying to win the Peter Pan Stakes. He's well-suited for the Belmont distance, though a slower early pace could limit his late-running style. Jockey: Junior AlvaradoTrainer: Bill Mott Trainer: Bill Mott Sovereignty surged from 16th to capture the Kentucky Derby with an impressive closing kick and has been remarkably consistent since his debut. With five weeks of rest and preparation, the distance of the Belmont shouldn't be an issue. Sovereignty appears primed for a strong performance in his anticipated rematch with Preakness winner Journalism. Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Bob Baffert Rodriguez, the Wood Memorial (G2) winner, is one of the few in the field with early speed and could control the pace if left alone up front. Sidelined by a foot injury that kept him out of the Derby and Preakness, he's now fully recovered, according to trainer Bob Baffert. If the pace stays manageable, he could prove tough to reel in down the stretch. Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Todd Pletcher This colt enters the Belmont Stakes as one of the biggest longshots—and for good reason. His lone stakes effort resulted in a disappointing sixth-place finish in the Peter Pan, and he'll need a dramatic turnaround to contend with the top-tier 3-year-olds in this field. Also Read: 2025 Belmont Stakes handicap predictions: Top picks for this year's high-stakes race Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Another longshot in the field, this colt steps up to Grade 1 company for the first time after an easy, but slow, win in the Sir Barton Stakes at Pimlico. While his early speed could complicate things for Rodriguez, he's unlikely to pose a serious threat in the final furlong against this class of competition. Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: John Shirreffs Baeza is a serious contender who can't be overlooked, especially after his powerful late charge in the Kentucky Derby that landed him a close third, just behind Journalism. He also finished a strong second to the same rival in the Santa Anita Derby. With the potential to sit closer to the pace on Saturday, Baeza could be poised for a breakthrough performance in the Belmont. Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Michael McCarthy Journalism delivered a spectacular performance in the Preakness, muscling through traffic at the top of the stretch and making up five lengths on Gosger in the final furlong to win convincingly. Though the Belmont marks his third race in five weeks, the raw talent he showcased at Pimlico suggests he could be an exceptional 3-year-old with more to prove. Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: Jamie Osborne Making his U.S. debut in the Preakness, this colt finished a distant fifth and faces an uphill battle to improve enough to pose a serious threat in the Belmont Stakes.
USA Today
07-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Belmont Stakes 2025: Updated odds Saturday before the race
Belmont Stakes 2025: Updated odds Saturday before the race It's officially Belmont Stakes Day! Once again "The Test of Champions" is being held at the iconic Saratoga Race Course as Belmont Park continues undergoing renovations, but the historic nature of the meet's temporary home is almost too fitting for Saturday's main event Kentucky Derby-winner Sovereignty will face Preakness Stakes-winner Journalism in a highly-anticipated rematch — and the duo will be challenged by familiar contenders in Baeza and Rodriguez. Post time for the 2025 Belmont Stakes at 7:04 p.m ET on Saturday, June 7. Television coverage is on FOX from 4-7:30 p.m ET. Here's a look at the full updated odds on Saturday morning before the race. 1. Hill Road Saturday Morning: 16-1 Friday Odds: 12-1 Morning Line Odds: 10-1 Trainer: Chad Brown: Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Owner: Amo Racing USA 2. Sovereignty Saturday Morning: 4-1 Friday Odds: 3-1 Morning Line Odds: 2-1 Trainer: Bill Mott Jockey: Junior Alvarado Owner: Godolphin 3. Rodriguez Saturday Morning: 7-1 Friday Odds: 6-1 Morning Line Odds: 6-1 Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Mike Smith Owners: SF Racing & partners 4. Uncaged Saturday Morning: 22-1 Friday Odds: 19-1 Morning Line Odds: 30-1 Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Luis Saez Owner: Repole Stable 5. Crudo Saturday Morning: 14-1 Friday Odds: 11-1 Morning Line Odds: 15-1 Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: John Velazquez. Owners: Bobby Flay & James Ventura 6. Baeza Saturday Morning: 7-2 Friday Odds: 3-1 Morning Line Odds: 4-1 Trainer: John Shirreffs Jockey: Flavien Prat Owners: CRK Stable & Grandview Equine 7. Journalism Saturday Morning: Even Friday Odds: 9-5 Morning Line Odds: 8-5 Trainer: Michael McCarthy Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Owners: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners & partners 8. Heart Of Honor Saturday Morning: 21-1 Friday Odds: 17-1 Morning Line Odds: 30-1 Trainer: Jamie Osborne Jockey: Saffie Osborne Owners: Jim And Claire Ltd.
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Belmont Stakes 2025 weather forecast: Rain predictions, top 3 horses to bet on
The Belmont Stakes 2025 returns to Saratoga this Saturday, and rain could be a key factor in the outcome. For the second consecutive year, the historic race has been relocated from its traditional home at Belmont Park, which is undergoing renovations. As a result, the race distance has once again been shortened—from the usual 1.5 miles to 1.25 miles, the same length as the Kentucky Derby. Also Read: NFL vet Jake McQuaide disrupts a church with a scandalous question: 'Did the priest use…' The current weather forecast for the Belmont Stakes 2025 suggests rain throughout the day, resulting in wet tracks for the race scheduled at 7:04 pm ET on Saturday, June 7, 2025. If rain hits Saratoga on Saturday, it would mark the first off-track for the Belmont Stakes since 2011, when longshot Ruler of Ice pulled off a surprise victory at 24-1 odds. A wet surface could add unpredictability to an already competitive field, as reported by CBS Sports. Also Read: NFL fans welcome Aaron Rodgers' Steelers decision with lots and lots of jokes: 'Already flamed out with J E T S!' The following three Belmont contenders are worth a closer look, especially if Saratoga's track turns wet on race day, as reported by CBS Sports. Each has shown promise under muddy or off-track conditions, making them strong bets in unpredictable weather. Sovereignty enters the Belmont Stakes fresh and well-rested after skipping the Preakness, with trainer Bill Mott aiming squarely at this final Triple Crown race. He proved his grit by holding off Journalism and Baeza in the Kentucky Derby over a sloppy track. While both Sovereignty and Journalism have shown they can handle wet conditions, Sovereignty may gain an edge this time by avoiding a wide trip, potentially setting up a more efficient run at Saratoga. It is also important to note that Journalism's win at the Preakness came after rain subsided on a fast track at teh Churchill Downs. Uncaged may be flying under the radar at 30-1, but he's one to watch if the track turns sloppy. Trained by Todd Pletcher, the longshot hasn't impressed lately—finishing sixth in the Peter Pan—but his past performances tell a different story. Both of his career wins and his top speed figures have come on muddy surfaces, making him a potential sleeper pick if rain hits Saratoga on race day. Crudo may be light on experience and speed figures—his best Beyer Speed Figure of 84 trails well behind the top contenders—but he should not be overlooked. Trained by four-time Belmont Stakes winner Todd Pletcher, Crudo has shown promise with two front-running victories. With a strong Tomlinson Wet Figure of 408, he is bred to handle the kind of sloppy track conditions forecasted for Saratoga, making him an intriguing longshot in Saturday's race.
USA Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Belmont Stakes 2025: Post position draw results and morning line odds
Belmont Stakes 2025: Post position draw results and morning line odds We're just days away from the final leg of the 2025 Triple Crown and it's already setting up as a thrilling conclusion. No, there won't be a chance to see the first Triple Crown winner since Justify in 2018, but we'll get the next-best thing: a rematch between the winners of the Kentucky Derby (Sovereignty) and the Preakness Stakes (Journalism) with the latter hoping to avenge a runner-up finish at Churchill Downs. With Belmont Park in Elmont, New York still undergoing renovations, the race will once again be held at Saratoga Race Course upstate. Here's how they'll line up in the starting gate. Post time for the 2025 Belmont Stakes at 7:04 p.m ET on Saturday, June 7. Television coverage is on FOX from 4-7:30 p.m ET. 1. Hill Road Morning Line Odds: 10-1 Trainer: Chad Brown: Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Owner: Amo Racing USA 2. Sovereignty Morning Line Odds: 2-1 Trainer: Bill Mott Jockey: Junior Alvarado Owner: Godolphin 3. Rodriguez Morning Line Odds: 6-1 Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Mike Smith Owners: SF Racing & partners 4. Uncaged Morning Line Odds: 30-1 Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Luis Saez Owner: Repole Stable 5. Crudo Morning Line Odds: 15-1 Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: John Velazquez. Owners: Bobby Flay & James Ventura 6. Baeza Morning Line Odds: 4-1 Trainer: John Shirreffs Jockey: Flavien Prat Owners: CRK Stable & Grandview Equine 7. Journalism Morning Line Odds: 8-5 Trainer: Michael McCarthy Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Owners: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners & partners 8. Heart Of Honor Morning Line Odds: 30-1 Trainer: Jamie Osborne Jockey: Saffie Osborne Owners: Jim And Claire Ltd.
Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Belmont Stakes 2025: Date, time, how to watch, and probable horses
Anticipation is building as the Belmont Stakes 2025 draws near, promising high stakes and even higher drama. As the final leg of the prestigious Triple Crown series, the Belmont is more than just a race — it is a grueling test of stamina, strategy, and heart. With the eyes of the racing world fixed on the track, fans are eager to witness which contender will rise to the challenge and claim their place in the sport's storied legacy. Also Read: Did Alexander Zverev say something surprising to Flavio Cobolli after knocking him out of the French Open? This year's Belmont Stakes will take place at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York — a temporary home for the event due to ongoing renovations at Belmont Park. Scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, the race is set to begin at 7:04 p.m. ET, with fans across the country tuning in to witness the thrilling finale of the Triple Crown series. The Belmont Stakes is an annual event that usually takes place at Belmont Park, Elmont, New York. The Test of the Champion race will be run over a distance of 1.25 miles this year. It is known to be the most difficult race of the Triple Crown, as reported by Fox Sports. Also Read: Does Leanna Lenee have a '$' tattoo on her ring finger? Travis Hunter's eagle-eyed fans say 'entire world warned him' At least eight horses are expected to compete in this year's Belmont Stakes, promising an exciting and competitive field. The official post position draw is scheduled for Monday, June 2, at 5 p.m. ET. While the final lineup is yet to be confirmed, the following contenders are already generating buzz. Baeza Gosger Grande Heart of Honor Hill Road Journalism (Preakness winner) Rodriguez Sovereignty (Kentucky Derby winner) Fans won't have to miss a moment of the action, as the 2025 Belmont Stakes will be broadcast live on FOX, with additional coverage available through the FOX Sports app. Whether watching from home or on the go, viewers can catch every stride and story of the event.
