The 2025 Belmont Stakes is set to deliver an electrifying showdown between two of the most celebrated horses in recent racing history. Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby champion, and Journalism, the Preakness Stakes winner, are poised for a thrilling rematch that has captivated the racing world.

The Contenders

• Sovereignty: With odds of 2-1, Sovereignty is a formidable contender. Trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, this horse has already proven its mettle by finishing 1 1/2 lengths ahead of Journalism in the Kentucky Derby.
• Journalism: The morning-line favorite at 8-5, Journalism is trained by Michael McCarthy and will be ridden by Umberto Rispoli. This horse has shown incredible resilience and speed, making it a top pick for the Belmont Stakes.

The Field

The eight-horse field for the Belmont Stakes includes:

1. Hill Road (10-1) - Trainer: Chad Brown, Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
2. Sovereignty (2-1) - Trainer: Bill Mott, Jockey: Junior Alvarado
3. Rodriguez (6-1) - Trainer: Bob Baffert, Jockey: Mike Smith
4. Uncaged (30-1) - Trainer: Todd Pletcher, Jockey: Luis Saez
5. Crudo (15-1) - Trainer: Todd Pletcher, Jockey: John Velazquez
6. Baeza (4-1) - Trainer: John Shirreffs, Jockey: Flavien Prat
7. Journalism (8-5) - Trainer: Michael McCarthy, Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
8. Heart of Honor (30-1) - Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Venue and Timing

The 157th Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga in Upstate New York for the second consecutive year, as Belmont Park undergoes reconstruction. The main event is scheduled to start at 7:04 p.m. ET on Saturday.

What to Expect

While there will be no Triple Crown winner this year, the Belmont Stakes promises to be a spectacle of speed, strategy, and stamina. The rematch between Sovereignty and Journalism is expected to be the highlight, but with a competitive field, surprises are always possible.

Stay tuned for what promises to be one of the most exciting races of the year!