Belmont Stakes 2026 video preview. Belmont Stakes field: 1 - Vitruvian Man (30-1), 2 - Powershift (12-1), 3 - Chief Wallabee (3-1), 4 - Renegade (2-1), 5 - Ottinho (20-1), 6 - Growth Equity (12-1), 7 - Commandment (6-1), 8 - Emerging Market (6-1), 9 - Golden Tempo (9-2).
The Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
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The races covered include the Kingston Stakes (Race 4), Mike Lee Stakes (Race 8), and Commentator Stakes (Race 9). Here is a closer look at each race and the horses that stand out.
$200,000 | New York-breds | 1 1/16 Miles (Inner Turf)
The Kingston Stakes brings together a mix of proven New York-bred turf performers, highlighted by multiple graded stakes winner Spirit of St. Louis and the improving George Briggs.
George Briggs
Trainer Miguel Clement appears to have this horse moving in the right direction. In his first start for the barn, George Briggs stalked the pace and scored a convincing optional claiming victory at Aqueduct. His Today’s Racing Digest CPR (Comprehensive Performance Rating) figures of 127, 138, and 137 in his last three starts are the strongest recent numbers in the field.
George Briggs possesses an ideal turf-running style. He can stay within striking range of the pace while conserving energy before unleashing a strong finishing kick. That combination often proves successful in Saratoga turf races.
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