Who do you think will win the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga?
Belmont Stakes 2025 Brings Showdown Between Derby and Preakness Winners
The 2025 Belmont Stakes, the 157th running of the storied race, is set for Saturday, June 7, at Saratoga Race Course instead of the traditional Belmont Park, which is undergoing a massive $455 million renovation. This year's edition is one of the most anticipated in recent memory, featuring a clash between Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes champion Journalism. Sovereignty, trained by Bill Mott, bypassed the Preakness to rest up for the Belmont, while Journalism, under Chad Brown’s guidance, looks to go two-for-two in Triple Crown races. The field also includes strong contenders like Baeza, Rodriguez, and Heart of Honor. Due to Saratoga’s track layout, the race will be run at a shortened distance of 1¼ miles instead of the traditional 1½ miles. The Belmont Stakes is the marquee event of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, a five-day celebration that includes top-tier racing and entertainment, with performances by G-Eazy and the Gin Blossoms. Fans are eager to see whether a new rivalry will be born or a clear champion will emerge.
Options
- Sovereignty (Kentucky Derby winner)
- Journalism (Preakness winner)
- Baeza
- Rodriguez
- Another contender