The excitement for a rematch from the Kentucky Derby is increasing among horse racing enthusiasts, and the 2025 Belmont Stakes seems poised to deliver just that. Sovereignty triumphed over Journalism by a margin of 1.5 lengths at Churchill Downs, and is skipping the Preakness Stakes, which Journalism won by half a length last Saturday. Both horses are likely to participate in the Belmont Stakes scheduled for June 7 at Saratoga Race Course, with post time set for 6:50 PM ET.

Sovereignty has odds of 8-5 and Journalism at 2-1 are the frontrunners in the 2025 Belmont Stakes. However, they won’t be the only contenders; Baeza (4-1), who placed third in the Derby, and Rodriguez (8-1) trained by Bob Baffert—who missed the first two legs due to a minor injury—are also on the list.

Before placing any bets on the Belmont Stakes, ensure to check the predictions and future bets from elite horse racing expert Jody Demling.

Demling, a veteran in horse racing analysis, correctly predicted the top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby and hit both the winner and exacta in the Preakness. To date, he has successfully selected the winner of the Belmont Stakes in four of the last seven years. For more details on the upcoming race and betting insights, visit SportsLine where Demling reveals his latest 2025 Belmont Stakes predictions and picks.