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)

We polled 16 experts to get their top horse racing picks for Saturday's Belmont Stakes 2025 from Saratoga Race Course

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and runner-up Journalism are set for a rematch in the Belmont Stakes to close out the Triple Crown

This is shaping up to be a very intriguing race at Belmont Park. First, you have the return of Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty, who purposely skipped the Preakness Stakes in order to “better prepare” for the Belmont Stakes. Though he has been out of the action, Sovereignty still is one of the favorites to win the race.

The traditional third and final leg of the Triple Crown is upon us, with Saturday's 157th Belmont Stakes set to provide a memorable showdown between Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes victor Journalism.

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