Gene Menez, who hammered the Kentucky Derby exacta and trifecta for a $1,045 payout, reveals his 2025 Belmont Stakes bets and 2025 Belmont Stakes betting strategy for Saratoga Race Course

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Sovereignty bested Journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, the second hosted at Saratoga. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado traversed the field of eight on a fast Saratoga track after downpours throughout the morning and early afternoon dried up before post time.

Sovereignty (center) leads Journalism (right) and Baeza to the finish line during the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The three horses are entered in the Belmont Stakes. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Get caught up with Baeza's past performances, jockey, trainer and full analysis heading into the final jewel of the Triple Crown

Smith has won the Belmont Stakes three times, the last time aboard Baffert’s Triple Crown-winning Justify in 2018. Baffert, too, is seeking his fourth Belmont Stakes victory and first since Justify.

Like a human's comfort foot, a healthy snack has helped Baeza feel right at home during his preparations for the Belmont Stakes (G1) June 7 at Saratoga Race Course.

Horse racing is getting a Kentucky Derby rematch in the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday to close out the Triple Crown.

Weekend Lineup Presented By Sky Racing: 11 Kentucky Derby Runners Back In Action originally appeared on Paulick Report.