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 Journalism.
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Journalism Belmont Stakes Predictions
- Post Position: 7
- Odds: 8-5
Journalism had all the makings of a Triple Crown horse and was less than a length away from going for the TC this weekend. This race should be a battle between Journalism and Sovereignty, with the winner taking home two legs of the Triple Crown.
Sovereignty stared him down at the Derby, but Journalism remembers that feeling five weeks ago and will find an extra gear down the stretch. He will gal no further than second.
– Luke Monaldo
Bet: Win / Place
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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