Which horses will run in 2026 Belmont Stakes? Golden Tempo, Renegade among horses to watch in final field, post position draw, results.

At least eight horses are considered possible to run in the $2 million, Grade 1 Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The 2026 Belmont Stakes is being held at Saratoga for the second consecutive year as Belmont Park is being renovated. The race will be contested at 1 ¼ miles instead of the traditional 1 ½ miles when held at Belmont Park.

The race is being contested at Saratoga Race Course for a third consecutive year due to construction at Belmont Park and could feature a matchup between Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and Preakness winner Napoleon Solo.

More horse racing: Napoleon Solo wins Preakness 2026 at 7-1 odds for trainer Chad Summers

Belmont Post time for the final leg of the Triple Crown is set for approximately 6:50 p.m. Approx, FOX will provide live coverage from 4-7:30 p.m. ET

2026 Belmont Stakes Horses contenders list, full field, lineups.

The Belmont stakes post positions draw is set for Monday, June 1.

Horses are listed in alphabetical order:

1. Chief Wallabee

Trainer: Bill Mott.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado.

Sire: Constitution.

Record: 1-1-1 in four starts.

Last race: Fourth in Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

2. Commandment

Trainer: Brad Cox.

Jockey: Luis Saez.

Sire: Into Mischief.

Record: 4-0-0 in six starts.

Last race: Seventh in Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

3. Emerging Market

Trainer: Chad Brown.

Jockey: Flavien Prat.

Sire: Candy Ride.

Record: 2-0-0 in three starts.

Last race: 10th in Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

4. Napoleon Solo

Trainer: Chad Summers

Jockey: Paco Lopez

Sire: Liam's Map

Record: 5 starts: 3-0-0 (3 wins from 5 lifetime starts)

Last race: Won the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026.

5. Golden Tempo

Trainer: Cherie DeVaux.

Jockey: Jose Ortiz.

Sire: Curlin.

Record: 3-0-2 in five starts.

Last race: Won Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

6. Growth Equity

Trainer: Chad Brown.

Jockey: TBA.

Sire: Nyquist.

Record: 2-2-0 in four starts.

Last race: Won Grade 3 Peter Pan on May 9 at Aqueduct.

7. Ocelli

Trainer: Whit Beckman.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione.

Sire: Connect.

Record: 0-1-4 in eight starts.

Last race: Fourth in Grade 1 Preakness on May 16 at Laurel Park.

8. Ottinho

Trainer: Chad Brown.

Jockey: TBA.

Sire: Quality Road.

Record: 1-1-2 in four starts.

Last race: Second in Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 4 at Keeneland.

9. Potente

Trainer: Bob Baffert.

Jockey: Juan Hernandez.

Sire: Into Mischief.

Record: 2-1-0 in four starts.

Last race: 12th in Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

10. Renegade

Trainer: Todd Pletcher.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

Sire: Into Mischief.

Record: 2-3-1 in six starts.

Last race: Second in Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

11. So Happy

Trainer: Mark Glatt.

Jockey: Mike Smith.

Sire: Runhappy.

Record: 3-0-1 in five starts.

Last race: Ninth in Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

12. Talk to Me Jimmy

Trainer: Rudy Rodriguez.

Jockey: Manny Franco.

Sire: Modernist.

Record: 2-1-1 in five starts.

Last race: Second in Grade 3 Peter Pan on May 9 at Aqueduct.

This story will be updated as the prospective field changes.

Belmont Stakes 2026 Prize Money, Winner Payout

Post time: 7:04 p.m. EDT.

Weights: 126 each.

Distance: 1 1/4 miles.

Purse: $2,000,000.

First place: $1,200,000.

Second place: $360,000.

Third place: $200,000.

Fourth place: $100,000.

Fifth: $60,000.

Sixth: $40,000.

Seventh: $20,000.

Eighth: $20,000.

2026 Belmont Stakes Early Predictions Following Preakness Stakes

Renegade enters the 2026 Belmont Stakes as one of the early favorites after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby. The Todd Pletcher-trained colt previously captured victories in the Sam F. Davis Stakes and the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, establishing himself as one of the top 3-year-olds in horse racing.

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is also expected to be a major contender after his shocking 23-1 upset victory at Churchill Downs, where he rallied from the back of the pack to narrowly defeat Renegade in dramatic fashion.

Preakness Stakes winner Napoleon Solo will skip the Belmont Stakes following his breakthrough victory at Laurel Park, leaving fans without a Triple Crown showdown between the Derby and Preakness champions.

Other horses gaining attention include Chief Wallabee, who finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby after strong prep race performances, and Commandment, who entered the Derby on a four-race winning streak before placing seventh.

The 2026 Belmont Stakes will again take place at Saratoga Race Course while Belmont Park remains under renovation, setting the stage for a highly competitive Triple Crown finale.

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