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USA Today
a day ago
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- 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.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
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.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Belmont Stakes 2025 draw: Post positions, odds for final leg of Triple Crown race
Belmont Stakes 2025 draw: Post positions, odds for final leg of Triple Crown race Show Caption Hide Caption Sovereignty Captures 2025 Kentucky Derby Sovereignty triumphed in a rain-soaked 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, overcoming tough conditions and a competitive field. The stage for the final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown race is set. Although there won't be a Triple Crown winner in 2025, the 2025 Belmont Stakes will still be a highly-anticipated attraction with the rematch for the first jewels of the sport's premier races. After not running in the Preakness Stakes, 2025 Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty makes his return to the track and faces Journalism, the winner of the Preakness. The two went down to the wire at Churchill Downs and they'll meet again for another chance of glory. The race will still be held at Saratoga Race Course as Belmont Park is still undergoing renovations, and as a result, the race will be contested at 1 ¼-mile instead of the traditional 1 ½-mile distance. Journalism and Sovereignty are the favorites, but could another thoroughbred spoil the rematch and take the title in New York? 2025 Belmont Stakes post positions Here's where each horse landed, as well as its trainer, jockey and current odds: Hill Road Trainer: Chad Brown Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Odds: 10-1 Sovereignty Trainer: Bill Mott Jockey: Junior Alvarado Odds: 2-1 Rodriguez Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Mike Smith Odds: 6-1 Uncaged Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Luis Saez Odds: 30-1 Crudo Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: John Velazquez Odds: 15-1 Baeza Trainer: John Shirreffs Jockey: Flavien Prat Odds: 4-1 Journalism Trainer: Michael McCarthy Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Odds: 8-5 Heart of Honor Trainer: Jamie Osborne Jockey: Saffie Osborne Odds: 30-1 When is the Belmont Stakes 2025? The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes will be held Saturday, June 7. Post time is 6:50 p.m. ET. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 6:50 p.m. ET 6:50 p.m. ET TV : Fox : Fox Stream: Fubo (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Location: Saratoga Race Course (Saratoga Springs, New York) The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- 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
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'I Liked What I Saw': Peter Pan Winner Hill Road Tunes Up For Belmont
Amo Racing USA's Hill Road completed his first work on Saturday toward the $2-million Belmont Stakes (G1) on June 7 at Saratoga Race Course. Trained by Chad Brown, the Quality Road bay covered a half-mile in 48.75 seconds to the inside of Lordship over the Belmont Park dirt training track. It was Hill Road's first breeze back since a closing three-quarter-length score in the nine-furlong Peter Pan (G3) on May 10 at Belmont at the Big A. Advertisement 'He worked super, I'm really pleased with him,' said Brown. 'He had a nice gallop-out. He is coming along really well. He came out of his last race really well. I put this horse Lordship on the outside of him, they were a good match, they galloped out strong. They are two endurance-type horses that are kind of stayers. 'I just wanted a steady work but with a strong gallop-out. These are staying horses that the best part of their works and races will be the late stages, I liked what I saw around the turn galloping out. He is very fit now, Hill Road,' Brown continued. 'He is in a good part of his form cycle. I'm just looking to maintain where I'm at with that horse.' Hill Road improved from a pair of thirds in his two previous stateside outings, finishing 4 3/4 lengths back of Citizen Bull in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile in November at Del Mar for trainer Adrian Murray before being transferred to Brown and finishing 6 1/4 lengths behind Owen Almighty in the Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby on March 8. Hill Road looks to join Counterpoint [1951], High Gun [1954], Gallant Man [1957], Cavan [1958], Coastal [1979], Danzig Connection [1986], A.P. Indy [1992], Tonalist [2014], and Arcangelo [2023] as Peter Pan winners to subsequently score in the Belmont Stakes. Bred in Kentucky by Lynch Bages LTD and Camas Park Stud, Hill Road was a $350,000 purchase at the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling Sale and is out of the winning Lemon Drop Kid mare Exotic Notion, a half-sister to multiple graded stakes-winning multimillionaire and prominent sire City of Light.
