The 2025 Belmont Stakes, one of the three legs of the Triple Crown, will be held on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. The change in venue is due to ongoing construction at Belmont Park, which has been closed since March.
Race Details
- Distance: This year’s event will take place over 1 ¼ miles instead of the traditional mile and a half on the dirt track.
- Card: The race is scheduled to be part of an afternoon card that includes several stakes races for older horses.
Key Contenders
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Sovereignty: The Kentucky Derby winner returns for the Belmont after finishing second in last month’s Preakness Stakes.
- Performance: Sovereignty has had a flawless performance this year under jockey Junior Alvarado, winning all four starts at his home track.
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Baeza: Finished third in the Preakness Stakes and will also compete in the Belmont.
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Journalism: The Preakness winner is another strong contender.
Insights from Handicappers
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Sheehan: Considers Sovereignty a strong contender due to his consistent performance.
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Kirk Rockwell: A Florida-based handicapper, notes that speed has been performing well on Saratoga’s main track recently.
- Quote: "Speed seems like it’s doing pretty well… I think you can count on some sort of speed getting involved early."
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Rockwell on Journalism: He likes Journalism for several reasons, including:
- Previous strong performance in New York.
- Notable talent.
Conclusion
The 2025 Belmont Stakes promises to be an exciting race with strong contenders and a shift in venue. Fans and bettors alike will be watching closely as the horses take to the track at Saratoga.
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