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2026 Belmont Stakes Odds, Predictions: Favorites, Picks

  • The Belmont Stakes runs Saturday at Saratoga — the final Triple Crown leg and the last time the race will be at Saratoga before returning to Belmont Park in 2027.
  • The headline matchup is a Kentucky Derby rematch: Renegade is the favorite after a troubled-but-impressive Derby rally, while Derby winner Golden Tempo looks to repeat his closing kick.
  • Morning-line odds show Renegade +200, Chief Wallabee +300 and Golden Tempo +450 — Chief Wallabee is a live contender who could benefit from a smaller field and a cleaner trip.
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