2026 Belmont Stakes Odds, Picks & Predictions: Growth Equity
With the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in the rearview mirror, it’s time for the 2026 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 2026 Belmont Stakes will run at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., rather than at Belmont Park, for the third year in a row, as renovations continue at the race's usual home. That means the distance is being reduced from 1.5 miles to 1.25 miles due to the difference in the tracks’ circumferences. Below, we take a look at the current Belmont Stakes odds, post position, and expert advice for Growth Equity.
Growth Equity Belmont Stakes Predictions
- Post Position: 6
- Odds: 12-1
Bet: Longshot to Win & Exotics
2026 Belmont Stakes Post Positions & Odds
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Odds |
| 1 | Vitruvian Man | Doug O’Neil | Antonio Fresu | 30-1 |
| 2 | Powershift | 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 |
Looking for a deeper dive into the 2026 Belmont Stakes? Don't miss our complete Belmont Stakes Betting Guide, where we break down the field from top to bottom. This guide has everything you need to bet smarter on this year's Test of the Champion. Make sure to read our full preview before placing those bets.
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