2025 Belmont Stakes: Horses, Odds, and Predictions Ahead of Race Day
Expert insights and predictions for the Belmont Stakes including top horses and betting odds.
The 2025 Belmont Stakes is set for Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, moving from Belmont Park, which is currently under renovation. The race will run a distance of 1 1/4 miles instead of its typical 1 1/2-mile length. Despite the change, the top three finishers from the Kentucky Derby—Sovereignty, Journalism, and Baeza—will return for another chance.
Odds and Favorites
Journalism, notably the 8-5 favorite after a stunning win in the Preakness Stakes, will contend against Sovereignty (2-1) and Baeza (4-1). With this rematch generating significant interest, Demling provides detailed insights and predictions for those looking to place bets on this anticipated race.
Top Predictions Demling has astutely noted that he won’t be selecting either Sovereignty or Journalism as the race winner, highlighting that both horses will face unprecedented challenges this time around. Wood Memorial winner Rodriguez (6-1) is expected to set a fast pace in the race, while the up-and-coming Crudo (15-1) could also create a surprise.
| Post | Horse | Odds | Picks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hill Road | 10-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 2 | Sovereignty | 2-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 3 | Rodriguez | 6-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 4 | Uncaged | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 5 | Crudo | 15-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 6 | Baeza | 4-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 7 | Journalism | 8-5 | SEE PICKS |
| 8 | Heart of Honor | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
