2026 Belmont Stakes Odds - Renegade favourite as Kentucky Derby rivals clash again
The 2026 Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the US Triple Crown, takes place Saturday at Saratoga, covering a shorter mile-and-a-quarter distance. Top contenders include Sovereignty, Journalism, and Baeza, with Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade leading the pack. The race brings back notable performers from the Derby and features new challengers aiming for Group One glory. Key takeaways include the shifted venue, updated field, and a competitive betting market, making this a compelling watch for horse racing fans.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 Belmont Stakes
- This US Classic takes place at Saratoga on Saturday 6th June
- Renegade leads Chief Wallabee and Golden Tempo in the betting
The final leg of the US Triple Crown takes place on Saturday, as a field of talented three-year-olds takes part in the Belmont Stakes. This historic race will again be staged at Saratoga before Belmont Park reopens in September, meaning this Classic will be run over a shorter distance of a mile-and-a-quarter.
Let's take a look through the latest Belmont Stakes betting and run through the headline entries.
2026 Belmont Stakes Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Renegade | 15/8 |
| Chief Wallabee | 11/2 |
| Golden Tempo | 6/1 |
| Commandment | 7/1 |
| Emerging Market | 10/1 |
| Bar | 14/1 |
2026 Belmont Stakes Entries
Having skipped the Preakness Stakes, most of the big guns from this year's Kentucky Derby will run it back in the Preakness Stakes. Golden Tempo came from the rear to win that Classic, and Cherie DeVaux's new star sits third in the betting at Belmont.
Topping the market is Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade, who was blinded by Golden Tempo, having looked the most likely winner at Churchill Downs. Chief Wallabee was only beaten three lengths when third in the Kentucky Derby, and Bill Mott's star splits the top two in the market.
Florida Derby winner Commandment will be looking to make amends after only finishing seventh in the Derby. Emerging Market takes on the leading contenders again after a tenth-place finish at Churchill Downs, on what was just his third appearance on the racecourse.
Growth Equity could step up into Group One company for the first time, following his victory in the Peter Pan Stakes. Chip Honcho and Ocelli could renew rivalries after third and fourth-place finishes in the Preakness Stakes. Powershift, Potente and Ottinho also feature in the Belmont Stakes betting.
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