Belmont Stakes Betting Odds
Within US horse racing, there are three races which stand out for three-year-old runners, and the last on that list is the Belmont Stakes. Held after the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, it's the final leg in the American Triple Crown event, which is one of the most illustrious prizes in American racing.
Belmont Stakes Odds
Before the start of the Belmont Stakes, we’ll have the top betting odds available, which include the biggest runners in American racing. As well as the Belmont Stakes, we’ll also have the other races across the meeting on the card at Belmont Park, and there will also be other ante post odds for other top races.
When placing bets on the Belmont Stakes, players will have the chance to place all standard horse racing wagers, including a win and each-way bets. There will also be the chance to place forecast bets.
However, if you’re looking to follow the ante-post or morning line odds, they’ll be on offer after the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, as many of the same runners will be heading to all of the races. So if you're
Belmont Stakes Betting Tips
As the race approaches, punters will be able to browse top betting tips for the Belmont Stakes and some of the key runners from other races across the Belmont Stakes meeting. Our tips will include runners who’ve also featured in the Kentucky Derby and other Grade 1 races, so they’ll always have the best opportunity to provide you with a potential winner.
Belmont Stakes History
Held annually on the first or second Saturday in June, the Belmont Stakes is the final leg of the American Triple Crown races. The date of the race always falls five weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks after the Preakness Stakes.
Also known as The Test of the Champion or The Run for the Carnations, the race covers one lap of the Belmont Park track, which features long, wide sweeping turns and a long home straight, which means horses who have early speed.
The history of this race speaks for itself, and the first race was held in 1867 at Jerome Park Racetrack In New York. However, it moved to its now spiritual home when Belmont Park opened in 1905 and has remained at the course since.
Providing runners with the longest test of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes race is also one of the longest first-class races to be contested on dirt tracks in American Races. It's due to this added distance of the race that many horses fail to actually win the Triple Crown as three-year-olds are unable to cope with the extra distance.
Belmont Stakes Winners
As it's the final Triple Crown race, there are many horses who are looking to pick up Belmont Stakes race wins to enhance their career. Although there have only been some horses crowned Triple Crown winners by becoming a Kentucky Derby winner, Preakness Stakes winner and Belmont Stakes victor. However, two horses who have achieved that feat are Justify (2018) and American Pharoah (2015).
However, if you're looking for the most recent winners of this race, we've listed them below:
2023 - Arcangelo
2022 - Mo Donegal
2021 - Essential Quality
2020 - Tiz The Law
2019 - Sir Winston
2018 - Justify
2017 - Tapwrit
2016 - Creator
Winning horses don't do it alone, and winning trainers of the Test of the Champion race also have a key part to play in a victory. So when looking at betting trends, horses trained by Todd Pletcher or Bob Baffert have been known to run well. In terms of jockeys, it's Irad Ortiz Jr and Joel Rosario who've managed to land Belmont Stakes wins in recent years. .
Belmont Stakes Betting Trends
There are many betting trends that will influence the performance of horses in this race, and before looking at the horses in the Belmont Stakes field, we'd also advise taking a look at the trends below:
Favourites have managed to finish in the placings in the last 11 renewals of the race, which means you should keep your eyes on those horses in the Belmont Stakes odds.
Many runners also ran fast on dirt on their racing debut, but given the distance of the race, speed isn't always a strong trend.
Belmont Stakes FAQs
How many horses will compete in the Belmont Stakes?
There are 12 horses on the racecard in the Belmont Stakes field.
Which other races are part of the Triple Crown?
Classed as the third leg of the contest, as well as the Belmont Stakes, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes are also part of the Triple Crown.
Where can I bet on the Belmont Stakes?
Right here at Bet UK, we'll have the Belmont Stakes online odds available ante post and just before post time.
