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The “Test of the Champion” Heats Up – Breaking Down the 156th Belmont Stakes Odds and Favorites
The final jewel in the Triple Crown glistens on the horizon. With no chance of a sweep this year, the 156th Belmont Stakes promises an electrifying showdown. While Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and Preakness champion Seize the Grey garner respect, a fresh face has emerged as the oddsmaker’s darling. So before the horses thunder down the track, let’s dive into the Belmont Stakes odds and identify the contenders most likely to etch their names in racing history.
How to Watch the 156th Belmont Stakes
- Date: Saturday, June 8th
- Post time: 6:41 PM ET
- Location: Saratoga Race Course; Saratoga Springs, New York
- TV: Fox | Stream: FuboTV
156th Belmont Stakes Horses
There are ten horses committed to running this year’s Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. We’ve broken them down in alphabetical order below.
- Antiquarian
- Dornoch
- Honor Marie
- Mindframe
- Mystik Dan *Kentucky Derby Winner
- Protective
- Resilience
- Seize the Grey *The Preakness Winner
- Sierra Leone
- The Wine Steward
Belmont Stakes Post Positions
Post positions for the 2024 Belmont Stakes were drawn on Monday, June 3rd. Preakness Stakes winner Seize the Grey, drew the highly coveted no.1 post which has been the starting post for 24 previous Belmont Stakes winners. Check out all the post positions from Saratoga below see how the Post Post Positions are determined HERE.
| Post | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seize the Grey |
| 2 | Resilience |
| 3 | Mystik Dan |
| 4 | The Wine Steward |
| 5 | Antiquarian |
| 6 | Dornoch |
| 7 | Protective |
| 8 | Honor Marie |
| 9 | Sierra Leone |
| 10 | Mindframe |
156th Belmont Stakes Odds
Unlike past years, the 2024 Belmont Stakes features a fresh twist – a shortened distance of 1 1/4 miles due to the venue change. This throws a bit of a curveball at handicappers, but the morning line odds still paint a clear picture of the contenders. Sierra Leone, the runner-up in a thrilling Kentucky Derby, takes the early favorite mantle at 9-5. His well-rested legs after skipping the Preakness are a clear advantage. Hot on his heels is Mindframe at 7-2, a horse with a strong record and a trainer known for Belmont success.
If you’re interested in betting on the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes, check out DraftKings Sportsbook and their DK Horse Page before the gates open from Saratoga Race Course.
The Kentucky Derby winner, Mystik Dan, sits at a surprising 5-1 despite his victory. Some speculate the grueling Preakness might have taken a toll, while others see an opportunity for a bounce-back performance. Don’t count out Seize the Grey, the Preakness victor, either. Though positioned at 8-1, his front-running style could prove effective on the slightly shorter track. With several other contenders boasting odds in the double digits, this Belmont Stakes promises to be a wide-open race.
| Post | Horse | Odds to Win |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sierra Leone | 9-5 |
| 10 | Mindframe | 7-2 |
| 5 | Mystik Dan | 5-1 |
| 1 | Seize the Grey | 8-1 |
| 2 | Resilience | 10-1 |
| 5 | Antiquarian | 12-1 |
| 8 | Honor Marie | 12-1 |
| 4 | The Wine Steward | 15-1 |
| 6 | Dornoch | 15-1 |
| 7 | Protective | 20-1 |
