Expert Predictions for the 2025 Belmont Stakes: Insights from a Winning Record
Jody Demling, a renowned expert in horse racing, shares his predictions for the upcoming 2025 Belmont Stakes, highlighting key contenders and betting advice.
With Sovereignty capturing the Kentucky Derby and Journalism clinching the Preakness Stakes, a Triple Crown winner will not emerge at the 2025 Belmont Stakes scheduled for Saturday, June 7, at Saratoga Race Course in Upstate New York. The field anticipates strong competition as Sovereignty, the favorite at 8-5, faces off against Journalism, close behind at 9-5.
Insights from Expert Jody Demling
Jody Demling has established himself in the horse racing scene, successfully predicting the top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby and exacta in the most recent Preakness. Having forecasted Belmont Stakes winners four times in the last seven years, he offers his betting picks and predictions.
According to Jody, despite their victories in the earlier stakes, neither Sovereignty nor Journalism is favored to win Belmont. The prevailing trend shows that horses emerging from the Preakness traditionally struggle in the Belmont. This dynamic places added pressure on these contenders who will attract considerable attention leading up to the race.
Latest Odds for Belmont Stakes Horses:
| Horse | Odds | Picks |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereignty | 8-5 | SEE PICKS |
| Journalism | 9-5 | SEE PICKS |
| Baeza | 7-2 | SEE PICKS |
| Rodriguez | 6-1 | SEE PICKS |
| Hill Road | 10-1 | SEE PICKS |
| Heart of Honor | 20-1 | SEE PICKS |
For more insights and expert picks, check out Demling’s full analysis available on SportsLine.
