Weather Predictions and Top Picks for the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
As rain looms over the 2025 Belmont Stakes, discover the top horses poised to excel in muddy conditions at Saratoga Race Course.
Rain could impact the 2025 Belmont Stakes as the forecast predicts showers throughout the day, potentially leading to a wet track at Saratoga Race Course where the race is set to start at 7:04 p.m. ET. This will mark the first Belmont Stakes run on a wet track since 2011. In light of the weather, experts are focusing on the horses likely to thrive under such conditions.
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2025 Belmont Stakes Weather Forecast
| Day | Skies | Temperature | Rain Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Morning showers | 75°F | 80% |
| Saturday morning | Thunderstorms | 64°F | 75% |
| Post time | Partly cloudy | 74°F | 24% |
Among the top horses are Sovereignty (2-1), who won the Kentucky Derby under similar sloppy conditions and Journalism (8-5), the Preakness winner. Additionally, there are insights into lesser-known contenders like Crudo (15-1) and Uncaged (30-1), trained by notable figures in horse racing.
