Nine horses entered for Belmont Stakes at Saratoga this Saturday

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Nine horses entered for Belmont Stakes at Saratoga this Saturday
Summary

The 2026 Belmont Stakes will feature nine horses competing on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, with a scheduled post time of 7:04 p.m. ET. The race, typically held at Belmont Park, is being hosted at Saratoga due to ongoing renovations at Belmont. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, who skipped the Preakness, will start from the outside post, while Preakness winner Napoleon Solo will not participate. The Belmont Stakes will run 1 1/4 miles, shorter than its usual distance due to track conditions.

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  • Golden Tempo is the favorite at 9-2 odds.
  • Chief Wallabee is listed with morning-line odds of 3-1.
  • Renegade has morning-line odds of 2-1.
  • Race will be broadcast on FOX.
  • Saratoga is hosting due to construction at Belmont Park.
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  • 10:42 PMYahoo SportsWho are the 9 horses entered for Saturday's Belmont Stakes?
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Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will leave from the outside post nine in Saturday's Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.

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