2026 Belmont Stakes picks, odds: Horse racing writer has best bets for Triple Crown race
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Key Points:
- The 2026 Belmont Stakes, concluding horse racing's Triple Crown, will be held Saturday at Saratoga Race Course with a $2 million purse and a 7:04 p.m. ET post time.
- Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade is the 2-1 morning-line favorite, followed by Chief Wallabee, Golden Tempo (Kentucky Derby winner), Commandment, and Emerging Market among nine starters.
- Horse racing expert Gene Menez, known for his accurate past Triple Crown and major race predictions, has handicapped the Belmont Stakes field and notably excludes Golden Tempo from his picks.
- Menez's top choice is a horse expected to have an ideal trip, and he also highlights a longshot with strong upset potential, urging bettors to consider these selections before placing wagers.
- Menez's detailed Belmont Stakes picks and betting strategies are available through SportsLine, leveraging his proven track record including a 115th place finish out of 643 in the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge.