2025 Belmont Stakes: Journalism vs. Sovereignty at Saratoga

Key Rematch:: Journalism and Sovereignty, winners of the Preakness and Kentucky Derby respectively, face off in the Belmont Stakes.

Saratoga Venue:: For the second year, Saratoga Race Course hosts the Belmont Stakes due to renovations at Belmont Park.

Favorites:: Journalism opened as the favorite, but Sovereignty is a strong contender after winning the Kentucky Derby.

Triple Crown Debut:: Rodriguez, Crudo, Hill Road, and Uncaged will make their Triple Crown debut in this race.

TV Coverage:: The race will be broadcast on Fox and available for streaming on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.

Journalism:: Trained by Michael McCarthy, Journalism has demonstrated versatility and resilience, winning the Santa Anita Derby and Preakness Stakes. His ability to overcome tight spots and deliver a powerful final surge makes him a formidable competitor. However, jockey Umberto Rispoli will need to ensure Journalism engages early in the race to handle the strong challenges.

Sovereignty:: Trained by William Mott, Sovereignty aims to capitalize on his Kentucky Derby victory. After skipping the Preakness, Sovereignty has had ample rest and preparation for the Belmont. Mott's strategic approach and Sovereignty's proven ability to deliver a sustained, well-focused run make him a top contender.

Baeza:: Trained by John Shirreffs, Baeza is poised to improve after finishing third in the Kentucky Derby. His late-blooming potential and strong finish in the Derby suggest he could surprise.

Rodriguez:: Trained by Bob Baffert, Rodriguez looks to use his front-running style to his advantage after a successful Wood Memorial Stakes win.