2024 Belmont Stakes odds: Preview and predictions for Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, June 8 (2024)

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The 2024 Belmont Stakes will take place at its temporary new home at Saratoga Race Course this year, as Belmont Park is undergoing construction and renovations.

The Triple Crown’s final jewel gets underway on Saturday, June 8 and will be run at a shorter 1¼-mile distance than its usual 1½-mile track.

Here’s a look at the Belmont Stakes odds and a preview of the favorites and long shots:

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Belmont Stakes odds, preview, and predictions for Saratoga Race Course

There will be no Triple Crown winner this year, but the Belmont Stakes is still loaded with impressive thoroughbreds and Hall of Fame trainers. Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and Preakness Stakes winner Seize the Grey are both expected in the race. The current favorite is Sierra Leone (7-4), followed by Fierceness at 3-1. Read below for a preview of the favorites and long shots:

Sierra Leone gave Mystik Dan all he could handle at the Kentucky Derby but ultimately came up a nose short in a thrilling photo finish. The Chad Brown-trained horse will have the benefit of added rest after sitting out the Preakness Stakes. With the Belmont running at the same distance as the Derby this year, and with a shortened field, Sierra Leone could be the one to beat at Saratoga. His Stakes wins include wins in the 2024 Blue Grass Stakes (G1), and the 2024 Risen Star (G2).

After a highly disappointing Kentucky Derby showing, it’s easy to forget that Fierceness was the favorite on race day. The Kentucky-bred colt is trained by the legendary Todd Pletcher, who has won the Belmont Stakes four times and the Kentucky Derby twice. Though Fierceness finished 15th at Churchill Downs, his race before that was a dominant win at the Florida Derby. After taking the Preakness Stakes off, we expect Pletcher’s 3-year-old to get back on track at Saratoga.

After winning the Kentucky Derby in riveting fashion, it was no surprise to see Mystik Dan continue his quest for the Triple Crown at Preakness Stakes. Unfortunately for him, he came up short, finishing second behind Seize the Grey. After two tough races, one has to wonder if the Kenny McPeek-trained horse has anything left in the tank. McPeek hasn’t committed to running Mystik Dan but has said that things are pointing in the right direction. The record $2 million pot could serve as added motivation.

Seize the Grey flashed his talent with an impressive wire-to-wire win at Preakness Stakes and enters Belmont with a lot of buzz. He’s trained by 88-year-old D. Wayne Lukas, who has his horse in top form, winning the last two races he’s entered (Pat Day Mile). Seize the Grey’s best races have come at shorter distances, but a shortened track this year at Saratoga could work in his favor. However, the 1¼-mile track will still be his longest race of the year, and he’ll be doing it on a quick turnaround.

2024 Belmont Stakes long shots

The biggest long shot to ever win the Belmont Stakes was Sarava in 2002. He was a 70-1 underdog. Here’s a look at this year’s long shots. Keep in mind, these are the probable horses. The schedule has not been confirmed yet.

Belmont Stakes FAQs

How long is Belmont Stakes?

Belmont Stakes is traditionally 1½ miles but will be raced on a shortened track of 1¼ miles this year and next at Saratoga Race Course.

Where is Belmont Stakes held?

Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in New York for the next two years while Belmont Park undergoes renovations.

When is the 2024 Belmont Stakes?

The 2024 Belmont Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 at 6:41 p.m. ET

Who won the last Belmont Stakes?

Arcangelo won the Belmont Stakes in 2023.

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