2025 Belmont Stakes Odds: Live Odds & Latest Betting Favorites
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2025 Belmont Stakes Odds: Live Odds & Latest Betting Favorites
Morning Line Odds, Live Odds and Fair Odds help determine the value of the horse's chances to win the race.
Last updated: June 8, 2025 at 7:01 a.m. EDT
2025 Belmont Stakes Odds
Official 2025 Belmont Stakes Morning Line Odds and Draw
The official Morning Line Odds for the Belmont Stakes arrives Belmont Festival week at Saratoga! Until then, here are fair odds for Belmont presented by TwinSpires.
| PP | Horse | ML Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hill Road | 10-1 | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Chad Brown |
| 2 | Sovereignty | 2-1 | Junior Alvarado | Bill Mott |
| 3 | Rodriguez | 6-1 | Mike Smith | Bob Baffert |
| 4 | Uncaged | 30-1 | Luis Saez | Todd Pletcher |
| 5 | Crudo | 15-1 | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher |
| 6 | Baeza | 4-1 | Flavien Prat | John Shirreffs |
| 7 | Journalism | 8-5 | Umberto Rispoli | Michael McCarthy |
| 8 | Heart of Honor | 30-1 | Saffie Osborne | Jamie Osborne |
What horse will have the best odds in the Belmont Stakes?
While the Bob Baffert-trained Rodriguez will be fancied by some as the potential wire-to-wire upset winner in the group, I will go in an entirely different direction with a one-run closer. Recent Peter Pan S. (G3) victor #1 Hill Road finished a rallying third in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar in his first appearance in the states, and he flaunted his substantial late kick to be third in the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) in his three-year-old debut, as well.
What I see in the Kentucky-bred is an improving horse who is bred to love the distance, a sophomore with positive recent works, and also an advantageous draw on the fence. Combine that with his human connections that have dominated the racing at this locale in recent years, and the up-and-coming colt checks a lot of boxes.
- Hill Road is the best longshot for the 2025 Belmont Stakes and thus the best odds to bet in the Belmont Stakes.
Belmont Stakes Official Live Odds
The morning-line odds for the Belmont Stakes, traditionally run in June three weeks after the Preakness Stakes, are typically released at the conclusion of the post-position draw, which is held on Wednesday of Belmont week. In recent years, the draw has been conducted during a late-morning ceremony at either Belmont Park or a location in Manhattan.
The current oddsmaker for the Belmont Stakes is Eric Donovan, who has held that position at the New York Racing Association since 2005.
Various television and online outlets offer coverage of the post draw and release of morning line odds.
Belmont odds are widely available online prior to the start of early Belmont betting on Friday and throughout the day on Saturday. Fair odds for Belmont can be available even earlier. Among the best places to find that information are at Brisnet.com and TwinSpires.com.
Unlike the Kentucky Derby, where as many as 20 horses are allowed to compete, and the Preakness, which can have a field of 14, the Belmont field is limited to a maximum of 16 starters. However, no renewal of the Belmont Stakes in the modern era has attracted a field that large. Fifteen horses started in the 1983 Belmont, while 14 broke from the gate in 1996 and 2013.
American Pharoah became America's 12th Triple Crown winner when capturing the 2015 Belmont Stakes (c) Dave Alcosser/Coglianese Photography
FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Belmont Stakes Odds
Where can I find the latest 2025 Belmont Stakes odds?
The most up to date 2025 Belmont Stakes odds are available on TwinSpires, where odds update in real time as bets come in. You can view odds for every horse in the field, along with live movement and expert analysis. Checking live odds throughout the day can help you make better betting decisions.
What are Belmont Stakes live odds and how do they work?
Belmont Stakes live odds change constantly based on how much money is being bet on each horse. If many people bet on one horse, its odds go down. If a horse gets less attention, its odds may go up. Watching live odds on TwinSpires helps you track betting trends and spot possible value.
How are Belmont Stakes horse odds set before race day?
Initial horse odds, called morning line odds, are set by track oddsmakers based on past performance, reputation, and expected public interest. These odds serve as a guide, but real odds shift once betting begins. TwinSpires provides both morning line odds and live updated odds so you can compare.
Why do Belmont Stakes updated odds matter to bettors?
Updated odds reflect the latest public opinion and betting action. A horse that starts with low odds may drift higher by post time, offering better value. Or, a longshot may gain momentum if insiders see something others miss. Watching Belmont Stakes updated odds on race day can help you bet smarter.
Can I bet early on the 2025 Belmont Stakes odds?
Yes, TwinSpires offers early betting with access to future wagers and morning line odds. Early odds let you lock in a price before the market reacts. But since odds can change closer to race time, checking updated odds before placing your final bets is always a smart move.
How do odds affect my potential Belmont Stakes payout?
The odds on a horse determine how much you win if your bet hits. A horse with odds of 5 to 1 will pay five dollars for every one dollar you bet, plus your original stake. Lower odds mean less payout, but a higher chance to win. TwinSpires shows exact payouts for all odds levels in real time.
Do live Belmont Stakes odds favor favorites or longshots?
Live odds often reflect public betting patterns. Favorites tend to have lower odds because more people are betting on them, while longshots usually have higher odds. Some smart bettors look for overlooked horses whose odds are longer than they should be. Tracking Belmont Stakes horse odds live can help you catch those opportunities.
How can I use odds to build a smart Belmont Stakes bet?
You can use odds to decide between safer bets with favorites or riskier bets with longshots. Combining odds knowledge with expert picks, horse history, and live track updates gives you a full picture. TwinSpires offers tools and expert advice to help you use Belmont Stakes odds wisely.
When do 2025 Belmont Stakes live odds lock in?
Odds lock in at the moment your bet is placed. That means if you bet early, you get the odds shown at that time. If you wait and place a bet just before the race starts, you get the most recent odds. Watching Belmont Stakes live odds on TwinSpires helps you choose the best time to act.