Belmont Stakes Festival Friday: All-Day LIVE Horse Racing News, Picks & Handicapping
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La Cara wins the Acorn S. at Saratoga 2025 (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Dom Napolitano)
Get ready for a thrilling day of stakes races at the Belmont Stakes Festival! Join us for LIVE coverage, featuring expert picks, odds, breaking news, and real-time results. Today's highlights include Kentucky Oaks winner Good Cheer in the Acorn S. and She Feels Pretty in the New York S., all leading up to tomorrow's Belmont Stakes. Tell us your top picks for today and Belmont 2025! Our expert panel, including Vance Hanson, Kellie Reilly, Jason Beem, Keeler Johnson, Dean Keppler, and Jennifer Kelly, will provide insights throughout the day.
Today's Race Schedule & Belmont Stakes Day Schedule
Today's Stakes Race Schedule
| Time | Stakes Race |
| 2:40 PM | Bed o'Roses Stakes (G2) |
| 4:28 PM | Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) |
| 5:08 PM | Belmont Gold Cup Stakes (G2) |
| 5:56 PM | Acorn Stakes (G1) |
| 6:25 PM | New York Stakes (G1) |
| 7:04 PM | Just a Game Stakes (G1) |
Belmont Stakes Race Schedule
| Time | Stakes Race |
| 1:55 PM | Wonder Again Stakes (G2) |
| 2:37 PM | True North Stakes (G3) |
| 3:17 PM | Metropolitan Handicap (G1) |
| 4:08 PM | Jaipur Stakes (G1) |
| 4:47 PM | Pennine Ridge Stakes (G3) |
| 5:28 PM | Woody Stephens Stakes (G1) |
| 6:09 PM | Manhattan Stakes (G1) |
| 7:04 PM | Belmont Stakes (G1) |
Weather at Saratoga Race Course
There is a marginal risk of severe weather today, according to weatherchannel.com. (All Photos courtesy of weatherchannel.com)
Radar set around 2:00 PM when rain is anticipated to begin.
Weather Forecast for the Belmont Day at Saratoga
Could expect morning showers, but clear as of now in the evening.
Belmont Post Positions & Belmont Stakes 2025 Odds
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Belmont Stakes trophy (Photo by Coglianese Photography)
2025 Belmont Stakes Odds, News, and Notes
The last leg of the Triple Crown is almost here. What an exciting race it is shaping up to be as the 2025 Kentucky Derby winner, and Preakness winner go to head-to-head, alongside other worthy contenders. To prepare, TwinSpires brings you their 2025 Belmont Stakes odds, news, and notes so you can stay informed and be prepared to place your best bets this coming Saturday!
You can find all the details of the day below, including handicapping material, expert picks, in-depth analysis, Acorn Stakes Day and Belmont Stakes Day schedules, and much more.
2025 Belmont Stakes Official Betting Guide: Everything you need to know for Belmont Day
Belmont is just around the corner! Are you ready to place your best bets using the 2025 Belmont Stakes Official Betting Guide? Get an in-depth view of all the Belmont S. contenders, tipsheets, Brisnet Speed Rating reports, handicapping content, expert picks, and more from our panel of experts.
Join us on June 7 for a rematch that will shake the stands. Many top Kentucky Derby contenders return for the Belmont S. (G1) to fight for the finish, including probable contender Journalism, winner of Preakness 150, and Sovereignty, winner of Derby 151. Who will stand in the winner's circle for Belmont?
Stay with us throughout Belmont Day during stakes races as we bring you the latest horse racing news, live odds, expert picks, and more. It is sure to be an exciting day of racing!
Belmont Festival FAQ
Everything you need about Belmont 2025
Why is Saratoga the host of the Belmont Stakes and not Belmont Park?
Belmont Park Racecourse is currently under renovations and is anticipated to be completed by the fall of 2026. Due to the renovations, Saratoga has hosted the Belmont Stakes two years in a row.
Where can I access Belmont Stakes TV coverage?
TwinSpires makes it easy to watch races straight from your tablet, computer, or phone through our app or online at TwinSpires.com through your TwinSpires account. Find out HERE where to go to see other Belmont Stakes TV coverage.
Where can I find Belmont Stakes horses and odds?
TwinSpires offer free Belmont Stakes horses and odds information throughout our site and related Belmont content. You can find current race odds HERE as well!
Where can I find previous Kentucky Derby winners or contenders?
With 151 years of Kentucky Derby races under our belt now, it can be difficult to find them all in one place. However, TwinSpires has you covered. Click HERE to view all the Kentucky Derby winners from the past!
Who won the Belmont Stakes 2024?
The winner of the Belmont Stakes 2024 was Dornoch, with Mindframe second, and Sierra Leone third.
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