US EditionBelmont at Saratoga Is a Draw, but Keeping the Triple Crown Relevant Remains a Concern
- The 157th Belmont Stakes is scheduled for June 7, 2025, and will be held for the second year in a row at Saratoga’s historic racetrack located in upstate New York.
- The race moved to Saratoga due to ongoing renovations at Belmont Park, and debates continue about how to maintain the Triple Crown's relevance amid a crowded sports market.
- The event features eight horses including Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty, Preakness winner Journalism, and promising contender Baeza, with Rodriguez and Crudo expected to set the pace.
- Morning-Line odds favor Journalism at 8-5 and Sovereignty at 2-1, with Baeza at 4-1, while experts highlight the likely close competition and potential for unexpected outcomes at Saratoga.
- The race distance is shortened to 1 1/4 miles, matching the Derby, and the event aims to attract casual fans by creating a spectacle with educational efforts and entertainment around the races.
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Associated Press News
Belmont at Saratoga is a draw, but keeping the Triple Crown relevant remains a concern
The second Belmont Stakes at Saratoga in upstate New York is a draw for avid fans, given the track’s place in horse racing history and a nod to its roots.
New York Post
hive.newsTwo long shot picks to win the 2025 Belmont Stakes
Guessing where the prices will go ahead of a Triple Crown race can be a tricky endeavor.
The Record
The SaratogianBelmont Racing Festival kicks off for a second year at Saratoga Race Course
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The gates are open, and the 2025 Belmont Racing Festival has officially begun at the Saratoga Race Course. This will be the second year the Spa City has hosted the third leg of the Triple Crown and the subsequent festival that comes with it. Wednesday marked the first day of the five-day event, one more than last year. It featured six stakes races, the first of which was the Beverly R. Steinman, which showcased the natio…
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