Renegade, Chief Wallabee and Golden Tempo top early Belmont Stakes favorites
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The 158th Belmont Stakes is set to take place on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course. Nine thoroughbreds will compete for victory, featuring the Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and runner-up Renegade as top contenders. Renegade holds morning-line odds of 2-1, while Chief Wallabee is the second choice at 3-1. All three favorites, including Golden Tempo, opted to skip the Preakness Stakes for targeted preparation. The race is seen as a pivotal moment in the Triple Crown series with a $2 million purse on the line.
- •Belmont Stakes scheduled for June 6 at 7:04 p.m. ET.
- •Renegade is the morning-line favorite at 2-1 odds.
- •Golden Tempo enters as an underdog with 9-2 odds.
- •Chief Wallabee follows with 3-1 odds.
- •Purse for the race is set at $2 million.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Belmont Stakes: Renegade, Chief Wallabee and Golden Tempo round out early favorites
"The 158th Belmont Stakes, part of the Triple Crown, will feature nine top thoroughbreds competing on a premier stage.
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