With the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in the rearview mirror, it’s time for the 2025 Belmont Stakes. The final jewel of the triple crown, the Test of the Champion is typically the longest of the three races at a full 1.5 miles. However, the 2025 version of the Belmont Stakes will run at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., rather than Belmont Park, for the second year in a row, as renovations continue at the race's usual home. That means the distance is being shortened from 1.5 miles to 1.25 miles due to the difference in track circumference. Below, we take a look at the current Belmont Stakes odds, post position, and expert advice for Crudo.
- Belmont Stakes Odds, Picks & Predictions
- 2025 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide
- Belmont Stakes: History, Odds, Trends & Best Bets
- Belmont Stakes Predictions: Longshot Bets & Sleeper Picks
- Belmont Stakes Picks & Predictions: Best Exotic Bets
Crudo Belmont Stakes Predictions
- Post Position: 5
- Odds: 15-1
Crudo could bring some much-needed value to Belmont tickets. The 15-1 long shot is co-owned by Bobby Flay who stood in the Winner’s Circle in Belmont Day back in 2016 with Creator, also trained by Todd Pletcher.
Speaking of Pletcher, over the last 20 years, there have been 60 horses that have finished 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in Triple Crown races. Of those 60 horses, 16 have finished in the money, accounting for 26.7% of the placing horses at the Belmont over the past two decades.
Crudo is a must-include in exotics.
– Luke Monaldo
Bet: Exotics
2025 Belmont Stakes Post Positions & Odds
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hill Road | Chad Brown | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 10-1 |
| 2 | Sovereignty | Bill Mott | Junior Alvarado | 2-1 |
| 3 | Rodriguez | Bob Baffert | Mike Smith | 6-1 |
| 4 | Uncaged | Todd Pletcher | Luis Saez | 30-1 |
| 5 | Crudo | Todd Pletcher | John Velazquez | 15-1 |
| 6 | Baeza | John Shirreffs | Flavien Prat | 4-1 |
| 7 | Journalism | Michael McCarthy | Umberto Rispoli | 8-5 |
| 8 | Heart of Honor | Jamie Osborne | Saffie Osborne | 30-1 |
Looking for a deeper dive into the 2025 Belmont Stakes? Don't miss our complete Belmont Stakes Betting Guide, where we break down the field from top to bottom. From post position trends and pedigree analysis to expert picks and value plays, this guide has everything you need to bet smarter on this year's Test of the Champion. Are you backing a favorite like Journalism or riding the momentum with Sovereignty, or are you eyeing a longshot to upset the field? Make sure to read our full preview before placing those bets.
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