2026 Belmont Stakes picks: Best bets, long shots, exactas, trifectas
The 2026 Belmont Stakes will take place at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday evening. Renegade is the morning-line favorite, having previously finished second in the Kentucky Derby. Other notable contenders include Chief Wallabee and Emerging Market, both of whom have shown potential in recent races.
- ▪The Belmont Stakes is scheduled for 7:04 p.m. ET on Saturday.
- ▪Renegade is the favorite at 2-1 odds after a strong performance in the Kentucky Derby.
- ▪Chief Wallabee finished fourth in the Derby and is the second choice at 3-1.
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Betting 2026 Belmont Stakes picks: Best bets, long shots, exactas, trifectas By Michael Leboff Published June 6, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET The 2026 Belmont Stakes takes place on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The 2026 Triple Crown will reach its conclusion at 7:04 p.m. ET on Saturday night with the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. No. 4 Renegade (2-1) is the morning-line favorite just over a month after being tabbed as the chalk for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. Mike Repole’s star finished second to No.
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