Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo isn't the favorite for Belmont Stakes

[ASFN Admin]

Renegade was made the 2-1 morning-line favorite during Monday’s draw for the Belmont Stakes, set for Saturday, June 6, at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The Kentucky Derby champion - Golden Tempo - is in the field but is lightly regarded in the morning line. Golden Tempo is listed at 9-2 odds - the third choice, behind Renegade (2-1) and Chief Wallabee (3-1).

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How to watch the Belmont Stakes​

Post time is set for 7:04 p.m. Saturday, and FOX will have live coverage from 3-7:30 p.m.

2026 Belmont Stakes position draw results with jockey and odds​

1. Vitruvian Man, Antonio Fresu, 30-1
2. Power Shift, Luis Saez, 12-1
3. Chief Wallabee, Junior Alvarado, 3-1
4. Renegade, Irad Ortiz Jr., 2-1
5. Ottinho, Dylan Davis, 20-1
6. Growth Equity, Manny Franco, 12-1
7. Commandment, John Velazquez 6-1
8. Emerging Market , Flavien Prat, 6-1
9. Golden Tempo, Jose Ortiz, 9-2

No one will win the Triple Crown​

There will be no Triple Crown winner this year. Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby but skipped the Preakness. Napoleon Solo won the Preakness but is skipping the Belmont Stakes.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Belmont Stakes favorite is Renegade vs. Golden Tempo. Post positions, horses, draw

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