2026 Belmont Stakes Draw, Post Positions, & Betting Preview

by BettingPros Staff |
Jun 03, 2026

The 158th Belmont Stakes is set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, and while the venue remains Saratoga Race Course for the third straight year due to Belmont Park renovations, the excitement and prestige of the Triple Crown's final jewel are fully intact. Known as the "Test of the Champion," the Belmont Stakes is the longest of the three Triple Crown races at 11/2 miles, challenging even the most elite 3-year-olds with its demanding distance and deep track surface, nicknamed "Big Sandy."

2026 Belmont Stakes Field: Post Positions & Morning Line Odds

2026 Belmont Stakes Post Positions & Odds

Post	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
1	Vitruvian Man	Doug O’Neil	Antonio Fresu	30-1
2	Power Shift	Todd Pletcher	Luis Saez	12-1
3	Chief Wallabee	Bill Mott	Junior Alvarado	3-1
4	Renegade	Todd Pletcher	Irad Ortiz Jr.	2-1
5	Ottinho	Chad Brown	Dylan Davis	20-1
6	Growth Equity	Chad Brown	Manny Franco	12-1
7	Commandment	Brad Cox	John Velazquez	6-1
8	Emerging Market	Chad Brown	Flavien Prat	6-1
9	Golden Tempo	Cherie DeVaux	Jose Ortiz	9-2

Betting Trends & Strategy

Favorites Have Performed Well: Favorites have won roughly 43% of Belmont Stakes runnings since 2000, and shorter prices have had particular success when the race is run at 11/4 miles.
Positioning Matters: Since 2005, 16 of 20 Belmont winners were within 4.5 lengths of the lead after the opening half-mile. Horses with tactical speed or forward positioning have a clear edge.
Trainer Angles: Trainer Todd Pletcher sends out two longshots and has a strong history in this race. He trained both Uncaged and Crudo in this year’s race.

2026 Belmont Stakes Horse Previews, Picks & Predictions

Check out our previews of every horse competing in the 2026 Belmont Stakes, along with our expert analysis of the best bets for this year's Test of the Champion.

How to Watch the 2026 Belmont Stakes

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Post Time: 7:04 PM ET
Location: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
Broadcast: FOX Sports

While the post position draw does not always dictate the outcome, it gives bettors important information about favorites versus potential value plays. There are many ways to approach this race, no matter how you prefer to approach betting on the Triple Crown.

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