Seven fillies will seek their first Grade 1 victory at the 2025 Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday. Saratoga is hosting the July 4th Racing Festival for the first time as construction continues at Belmont Park. Post time for Saturday’s race is 12:35 p.m. ET.

Nitrogen is a perfect five-for-five in 2025 and is the morning line favorite with odds of 4-5 for the 2025 Belmont Oaks Invitational. Fionn stands next with four wins in six career starts at 5-1 odds, and Totally Justified is also in contention at 6-1 odds.

With several talented fillies set to enter the starting gate on Saturday, you’ll want to see what SportsLine horse racing expert Gene Menez has to say before making any bets.

Menez, a former reporter and editor at Sports Illustrated, has an impressive history in betting, having correctly predicted many outcomes throughout his career, including the Kentucky Derby in 2010 with Super Saver and the Kentucky Derby superfecta payout of $1,268.20 in 2015.

He successfully predicted an 18-1 longshot in the Kentucky Derby in May last year and also hit substantial payouts in various races this year.

One of Menez’s surprising picks for the Belmont Oaks is fading Nitrogen, despite her being the betting favorite. He mentions concerns about her recent performances and amount of rest before the race. Menez suggests that if Nitrogen can repeat her best performance from recent races, she could win, but there is potential for upset depending on her form.

Menez’s top pick is from a horse who won her last race and could likely upset the favorite. Check out the latest odds and insights on SportsLine.

2025 Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes horses, odds, post positions

Horse	Odds	Picks
Warming	8-1	SEE PICKS
Opulent Restraint	10-1	SEE PICKS
Totally Justified	6-1	SEE PICKS
Virgin Colada	8-1	SEE PICKS
Fionn	5-1	SEE PICKS
May Day Ready	10-1	SEE PICKS
Nitrogen	4-5	SEE PICKS