The Belmont Stakes is the final leg of the Triple Crown. By this point in the horse racing calendar, we know that either there is still a horse in the running to win the Triple Crown, or that two different horses won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. But no matter what the status of the Triple Crown, the Belmont always has the potential to be a fascinating race. Here, we look at the latest Belmont Stakes odds and provide some insight into doing your horse racing betting on the race.
Latest Belmont Stakes Odds
Keeping an eye on the odds for the Belmont Stakes is always important, as bettors can track line movements and get an idea of who might be trending toward winning this race. Below are the latest odds for the Belmont.
| Horse | Belmont Stakes Odds |
| Seize the Grey | 8/1 |
| Resilience | 10/1 |
| Mystik Dan | 5/1 |
| The Wine Steward | 15/1 |
| Antiquarian | 12/1 |
| Dornoch | 15/1 |
| Protective | 20/1 |
| Honor Marie | 12/1 |
| Sierra Leone | 9/5 |
| Mindframe | 7/2 |
It is interesting that the winners of the first two Triple Crown races of 2024 are not the favorites to win the Belmont Stakes. Instead, Sierra Leone and Mindframe are the favorites to come away with the final race of the Triple Crown season. But it is clear that this race could go to anyone in what should be a thrilling conclusion to the Big Three races in American horse racing for the year.
Where Can I Bet On the Belmont Stakes?
Betting on the Belmont Stakes can be done at a few legal betting sites in the US. Both DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook have their own horse racing products that bettors should consider when placing their bets on the final race of the Triple Crown season.
FanDuel Sportsbook has its own horse racing section, which is the easiest way to bet on the Belmont Stakes. Bettors can use their FanDuel Sportsbook account balance to place wagers on this race without having to make a deposit through a separate app.
DraftKings uses the DK Horse app for wagering on the Belmont and other horse racing events. It is worth noting that the DK Horse app is completely separate from the DraftKings Sportsbook app. That means deposits made at DraftKings Sportsbook will not be transferable into the DK Horse app and vice versa.
Belmont Stakes Track Info
In 2024, the Belmont Stakes will look a little different than usual. It will be held at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York, while Belmont Park undergoes renovations. That will drastically change the race for this year before things return to normal in future versions of the race.
The Belmont Stakes is normally the longest of the three Triple Crown races, which is important to note when handicapping the race. This event spans 1.5 miles, a slightly longer distance than the 1.25 miles of the Kentucky Derby and 1.1875 miles of the Preakness Stakes. While this does not sound like a major difference to the more casual betting audience the Triple Crown races attract, we are also not the ones running that extra distance!
From a handicapping perspective, it is important to seek out data on races held at this distance or at least a similar length instead of relying solely on the results of the other Triple Crown races when picking horses at the Belmont. This is a mistake that many bettors who only interact with horse racing during Triple Crown season make, as the results of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness do not always shine a light on a horse’s readiness to deliver in this particular race.
Past Belmont Stakes Winners and Odds
Belmont Stakes winners can come from all over the place in terms of their odds going into the race. Below is a list of Belmont winners from 2006 to the most recent edition of the race, which shows that everyone from favorites to longshots have a chance once the gates open in the final Triple Crown event.
| Year | Belmont Stakes Winner | Final Odds |
| 2023 | Arcangelo | 7/1 |
| 2022 | Mo Donegal | 5/2 |
| 2021 | Essential Quality | 8/5 |
| 2020 | Tiz the Law | 6/5 |
| 2019 | Sir Winston | 10/1 |
| 2018 | Justify | 4/5 |
| 2017 | Tapwrit | 6/1 |
| 2016 | Creator | 15/1 |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | 3/4 |
| 2014 | Tonalist | 12/1 |
| 2013 | Palace Malice | 13/1 |
| 2012 | Union Rags | 3/1 |
| 2011 | Ruler On Ice | 24/1 |
| 2010 | Drosselmeyer | 13/1 |
| 2009 | Summer Bird | 12/1 |
| 2008 | Da’Tara | 38/1 |
| 2007 | Rags To Riches | 4/1 |
| 2006 | Jazil | 6/1 |
Belmont Stakes Betting Strategy
The most important piece of strategy when betting on the Belmont Stakes is not to be a prisoner of the moment. This is the final Triple Crown race, which always makes it tempting to bet on a horse if they have already won the first two legs of the Triple Crown. But a horse that is built for the Kentucky Derby may not be built to win the Belmont, as bettors should always handicap for this race individually.
Bettors should also not be afraid to look at the middle of the board when betting on this or any major horse race. While chalk and longshots are always popular at opposite ends of the spectrum for bettors, there can often be plenty of value in the places that bettors do not think to touch ahead of the Belmont.
