Overview
- For the second consecutive year, the Belmont Stakes is run at Saratoga Race Course as Belmont Park undergoes a $455 million renovation
- Morning storms delivered nearly 1.5 inches of rain, leaving the main track muddy despite clearing skies and low-70s temperatures
- Journalism will be piloted by Umberto Rispoli and Sovereignty will be ridden by Junior Alvarado
- Journalism enters as the betting favorite after winning the Preakness Stakes, with Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty close behind
- The race will be broadcast on Fox and streamed live on Hulu + Live TV