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03-06-2025
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2025 Belmont Stakes updated odds: Post Positions, expert analysis, jockeys, trainers, and fun facts
While there will not be a Triple Crown winner this season, Saturday's 157th running of the Belmont Stakes does boast the winners of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, Sovereignty and Journalism. Those two thoroughbreds and six other horses will race for the winner's share of the $2,000,000 purse. Journalism (8-5) is the current favorite with Sovereignty (2-1) and Baeza (4-1) garnering plenty of attention as well but there is speed and potential sprinkled throughout this eight-horse field. Hill Road claimed the local prep race, the Peter Pan Stakes, Rodriguez roared to a win in the Wood Memorial, and Crudo won the 2025 Sir Barton Stakes. A case can be made for each to challenge the favorites. Advertisement It often pays, though, to strongly consider the horse that closes as the favorite in the Belmont. The favorite has won the Belmont 66 times accounting for 42.6% of the 156 previous editions of the final jewel of the Triple Crown series. Renovations continue at Belmont Park and so for the second consecutive year the third jewel of horse-racing's Triple Crown will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY. That change of venue also means a change to the distance of the Belmont Stakes. Typically the longest race of the Triple Crown at 1.5 miles, Saratoga means a 1.25 mile "sprint" for the top thoroughbreds in the world for the second consecutive year and the eighth time in the history of the race. Odds will be updated and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) will share his prediction for the race as the week unfolds. Race Details and How to Watch the 2025 Belmont Stakes Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Post Time: 7:04PM ET Site: Saratoga Race Course City: Saratoga Springs, New York How to Watch: FOX The Field for the 2025 Belmont Stakes Lets run through the field for the final jewel of the 2025 Triple Crown season according to their post position. Hill Road - 2025 Belmont Stakes Silks #1 Hill Road (10-1) Advertisement Sire: Quality Road Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Trainer: Chad Brown Triple Crown Results: Did not run in either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes (fever) Last Race: 1st, 2025 Peter Pan Stakes Fun Facts: Exotic Notion, the dam of Hill Road, spent her entire racing career in Argentina Sovereignty Silks 2 - 2025 Kentucky #2 Sovereignty (2-1) Sire: Into Mischief Jockey: Junior Alvarado | Trainer: William Mott Triple Crown Results: finished first in the Kentucky Derby / did not race in the Preakness Stakes Last Race: 1st, 2025 Kentucky Derby Fun Fact: A descendant of the immortal Secretariat, Sovereignty is owned by Godolphin LLC, which was founded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and also the ruler of Dubai. Rodriguez Silks 2 - 2025 Kentucky #3 Rodriguez (6-1) Sire: Authentic Jockey: Mike Smith | Trainer: Bob Baffert Triple Crown Results: did not race in either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes (foot) Last Race: 1st, 2025 Wood Memorial Fun Fact: Named for Sixto Rodriguez, an American musician who gained fame in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and was the subject of the 2012 documentary 'Searching for Sugar Man.' #4 Uncaged (30-1) Sire: Curlin Jockey: Luis Saez | Trainer: Todd Pletcher Triple Crown Results: did not race in either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes Last Race: 6th, 2025 Peter Pan Stakes Fun Facts: Broke his maiden at Saratoga last August. Finished a distant 6th to Hill Road at the Peter Pan Crudo Silks - 2025 Belmont #5 Crudo (15-1) Sire: Justify Jockey: John Velazquez | Trainer: Todd Pletcher Triple Crown Results: did not race in either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes Last Race: 1st, 2025 Sir Barton Stakes Fun Fact: The Food Network's Bobby Flay is one of Crudo's owners Baeza Silks - 2025 Kentucky #6 Baeza (4-1) Sire: McKinzie Jockey: Flavien Pratt | Trainer: John A. Shirreffs Triple Crown Results: finished 3rd in the Kentucky Derby / did not race in the Preakness Stakes Last Race: 3rd, 2025 Kentucky Derby Fun Fact: The thoroughbred is half-brother to both 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage and 2024 Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch Journalism Silks 2 - 2025 Kentucky #7 Journalism (8-5) Sire: Curlin Jockey: Umberto Rispoli | Trainer: Michael W. McCarthy Triple Crown Results: finished 2nd in the Kentucky Derby / finished 1st in the Preakness Stakes Last Race: 1st, 2025 Preakness Stakes Fun Fact: McCarthy has won the Preakness twice - Rombauer in 2021 and Journalism in 2025 - but is seeking his 1st win in the Belmont Heart of Honor Silks - 2025 Preakness #8 Heart of Honor (30-1) Sire: Honor A.P. Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: Jamie Osborne Triple Crown Results: did not race in the Kentucky Derby / finished 5th in the Preakness Last Race: 5th, 2025 Preakness Stakes Fun Fact: British-bred colt's dam, Ruby Love, was a top turf miler in Chile Enjoy the race and the finale of the 2025 Triple Crown season.
NBC Sports
02-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
2025 Belmont Stakes updated odds: Post Positions, expert analysis, jockeys, trainers, and fun facts
While there will not be a Triple Crown winner this season, Saturday's 157th running of the Belmont Stakes does boast the winners of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, Sovereignty and Journalism. Those two thoroughbreds and six other horses will race for the winner's share of the $2,000,000 purse. Journalism (8-5) is the current favorite with Sovereignty (2-1) and Baeza (4-1) garnering plenty of attention as well but there is speed and potential sprinkled throughout this eight-horse field. Hill Road claimed the local prep race, the Peter Pan Stakes, Rodriguez roared to a win in the Wood Memorial, and Crudo won the 2025 Sir Barton Stakes. A case can be made for each to challenge the favorites. It often pays, though, to strongly consider the horse that closes as the favorite in the Belmont. The favorite has won the Belmont 66 times accounting for 42.6% of the 156 previous editions of the final jewel of the Triple Crown series. Renovations continue at Belmont Park and so for the second consecutive year the third jewel of horse-racing's Triple Crown will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY. That change of venue also means a change to the distance of the Belmont Stakes. Typically the longest race of the Triple Crown at 1.5 miles, Saratoga means a 1.25 mile 'sprint' for the top thoroughbreds in the world for the second consecutive year and the eighth time in the history of the race. Odds will be updated and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) will share his prediction for the race as the week unfolds. Race Details and How to Watch the 2025 Belmont Stakes Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Post Time: 7:04PM ET Site: Saratoga Race Course City: Saratoga Springs, New York How to Watch: FOX The Field for the 2025 Belmont Stakes Lets run through the field for the final jewel of the 2025 Triple Crown season according to their post position. Sire: Quality Road Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Trainer: Chad Brown Triple Crown Results: Did not run in either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes (fever) Last Race: 1st, 2025 Peter Pan Stakes Fun Facts: Exotic Notion, the dam of Hill Road, spent her entire racing career in Argentina Sire: Into Mischief Jockey: Junior Alvarado | Trainer: William Mott Triple Crown Results: finished first in the Kentucky Derby / did not race in the Preakness Stakes Last Race: 1st, 2025 Kentucky Derby Fun Fact: A descendant of the immortal Secretariat, Sovereignty is owned by Godolphin LLC, which was founded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and also the ruler of Dubai. Sire: Authentic Jockey: Mike Smith | Trainer: Bob Baffert Triple Crown Results: did not race in either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes (foot) Last Race: 1st, 2025 Wood Memorial Fun Fact: Named for Sixto Rodriguez, an American musician who gained fame in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and was the subject of the 2012 documentary 'Searching for Sugar Man.' Sire: Curlin Jockey: Luis Saez | Trainer: Todd Pletcher Triple Crown Results: did not race in either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes Last Race: 6th, 2025 Peter Pan Stakes Fun Facts: Broke his maiden at Saratoga last August. Finished a distant 6th to Hill Road at the Peter Pan Sire: Justify Jockey: John Velazquez | Trainer: Todd Pletcher Last Race: 1st, 2025 Sir Barton Stakes Fun Fact: The Food Network's Bobby Flay is one of Crudo's owners Sire: McKinzie Jockey: Flavien Pratt | Trainer: John A. Shirreffs Triple Crown Results: finished 3rd in the Kentucky Derby / did not race in the Preakness Stakes Last Race: 3rd, 2025 Kentucky Derby Fun Fact: The thoroughbred is half-brother to both 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage and 2024 Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch Jockey: Umberto Rispoli | Trainer: Michael W. McCarthy Triple Crown Results: finished 2nd in the Kentucky Derby / finished 1st in the Preakness Stakes Last Race: 1st, 2025 Preakness Stakes Fun Fact: McCarthy has won the Preakness twice - Rombauer in 2021 and Journalism in 2025 - but is seeking his 1st win in the Belmont Sire: Honor A.P. Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: Jamie Osborne Triple Crown Results: did not race in the Kentucky Derby / finished 5th in the Preakness Last Race: 5th, 2025 Preakness Stakes Fun Fact: British-bred colt's dam, Ruby Love, was a top turf miler in Chile Enjoy the race and the finale of the 2025 Triple Crown season.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
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Sovereignty wins 151st Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty beat favourite Journalism to win the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The colt, ridden by Junior Alvarado and trained by Bill Mott, finished the one and a quarter miles flat race in two minutes and 02.31 seconds to beat Journalism by one and a half lengths. Citizen Bull set the early pace on the muddy track, before Sovereignty and Journalism emerged at the front heading into the final stretch. But 7-1 third choice Sovereignty pulled away to take victory in front of 147,046 spectators. "Fortunately, there was a lot of speed in the race," Mott said. "It set up well for us because they had an honest pace. When you have a good pace, the field strings out a little bit more, and it offers you an opportunity to drop in once they line up a little bit. "It gives the outside horses a chance, and that's what happened." The win is the first for Alvarado and owner Godolphin LLC in the classic race, while it is the second for Mott, who won in 2019 with Country House after Maximum Security was bumped down for interference. American gymnast Simone Biles, winner of seven Olympic gold medals, performed the traditional pre-race 'riders up' call signalling for the riders to mount their horses. The role, given to celebrities and athletes, has been performed by TV personality Martha Stewart, NFL star Patrick Mahomes and singer Jack Harlow in recent years. Journalism, ridden by Umberto Rispoli, went off as the 3-1 favourite after winning on his last four starts - although none of those victories were achieved on the mud. "I know most people are disappointed," Rispoli said. "On a fair track, I think I have the better horse." Severe weather had delayed races on Friday and, while there were no such issues on Saturday, further rain led to muddy conditions for the derby. Latest horse racing results
BBC News
04-05-2025
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- BBC News
Sovereignty wins 151st Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty beat favourite Journalism to win the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill colt, ridden by Junior Alvarado and trained by Bill Mott, finished the one and a quarter miles flat race in two minutes and 02.31 seconds to beat Journalism by one and a half Bull set the early pace on the muddy track, before Sovereignty and Journalism emerged at the front heading into the final 7-1 third choice Sovereignty pulled away to take victory in front of 147,046 spectators."Fortunately, there was a lot of speed in the race," Mott said. "It set up well for us because they had an honest pace. When you have a good pace, the field strings out a little bit more, and it offers you an opportunity to drop in once they line up a little bit. "It gives the outside horses a chance, and that's what happened."The win is the first for Alvarado and owner Godolphin LLC in the classic race, while it is the second for Mott, who won in 2019 with Country House after Maximum Security was bumped down for gymnast Simone Biles, winner of seven Olympic gold medals, performed the traditional pre-race 'riders up' call signalling for the riders to mount their role, given to celebrities and athletes, has been performed by TV personality Martha Stewart, NFL star Patrick Mahomes and singer Jack Harlow in recent ridden by Umberto Rispoli, went off as the 3-1 favourite after winning on his last four starts - although none of those victories were achieved on the mud."I know most people are disappointed," Rispoli said. "On a fair track, I think I have the better horse."Severe weather had delayed races on Friday and, while there were no such issues on Saturday, further rain led to muddy conditions for the derby.
Mint
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Filly Good Cheer stays unbeaten, rallying in the mud to win 151st Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Neither a muddy track nor a shaky start to the biggest race of her career deterred Good Cheer from staying perfect. The unbeaten filly rallied on the outside through the slop to overtake Tenma by the final furlong and win the 151st Kentucky Oaks by 2 1/4 lengths on Friday at Churchill Downs. Louisville-born trainer Brad Cox watched the heavy 6-5 favorite cover 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.15 on a wet but sealed surface with Luis Saez aboard. Good Cheer paid $4.78, $3.62 and $3.02 for her seventh dominant victory. The bay daughter of Megdalia d'Oro and Wedding Toast by Street entered the Oaks with a combined victory margin of more than 42 lengths, and on Friday, she added more distance to her resume with a stunning surge. It's the biggest in a string of graded stakes wins dating back to last fall, and it came with a garland of pink lilies. 'We know she is a very special filly,' said Saez, who rode to his sixth consecutive win aboard Good Cheer. 'Of course, we were a little nervous, but I know she has a lot of talent. I rode her pretty confident because we know ... she's going to make a big move.' Cox, who grew up blocks from Churchill Downs, earned his third Oaks win in seven years, Saez his second in three. Good Cheer ownership group Godolphin LLC won its second Oaks in three years and seeks its first Kentucky Derby win on Saturday with Sovereignty and East Avenue. The trainer's Oaks win follows a stakes win by filly Immersive, who won last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies race on the way to clinching the Eclipse Award as the top 2-year-old. Cox took satisfaction in how Good Cheer ran with no room for error as the overwhelming favorite of 13 horses. 'She travels around the turn and then you're like, 'Well, she's coming,'' he said. 'And then all of a sudden, in the blink of an eye, she's three (lengths) in front of them. So she definitely passed the eye test.' Drexel Hill paid $21.02 and $11.76 for second while Bless the Broken was third and returned $4.78. A thunderstorm that roared through about two hours before the scheduled post left the track soggy and sent many of the 100,910 fans seeking shelter at the track's urging. The $1.5 million showcase for 3-year-old fillies was delayed by 10 minutes, and the conditions proved to be a minor nuisance for Good Cheer. She was off the pace after starting from the No. 11 post but well within range of the leaders before charging forward through the final turns. Good Cheer was fourth entering the stretch and closed inside and into the lead, pulling away for her fourth win at Churchill Downs and second in the mud. 'Once you get her out and open, she's going to dig in and run hard as well,' Michael Banahan of Godolphin LLC said. "I was happy enough where she was down the backside and I know there was a little bit of speed in the race as well. Luis had her in a good spot and she looked like she was running comfortably." First Published: 3 May 2025, 06:10 AM IST
