The New York Post takes you through everything you need to know about betting on the Belmont Stakes. Read all about what kind of bets you can place and understand the odds, as well as some tips and tricks to help you at the Run for the Carnations.
$400 sign up bonus with code NYPRACING
Create your new wagering account with TwinSpires.com and earn a $400 sign up bonus! Must use promo code on registration to be eligible. Valid for one use per household. $400 bonus cash will be credited in increments of $100 for every $400 wagered. To earn the full $400 bonus players must wager $1600 within 30 days of creating a TwinSpires account. Completed wagers mean that the race has run and the results are official. This sign up offer cannot be combined with any other registration bonus offer. Certain exclusions apply.
Get a $20 No Sweat First Bet for The Kentucky Derby!
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or Text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ and reside in CO, IL, IN, LA, MD, MA, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV, WY. Offer valid on first Derby win wager. Verified FD Racing account required. Refund issued in non-withdrawable Racing site credit that expires on 6/12/23. Restrictions apply. See terms at racing.fanduel.com. Offer not available in AZ, CT, IA, KS, NJ, or TN. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MI, OH, PA, IL, VA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), visit http://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit http://www.1800gambler.net (WV).
More on How to bet on Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes 2022 Odds
| Horse | Trainer | Odds |
| Mo Donegal | Todd Pletcher | 2/1 |
| We The People | Rodolphe Brisset | 3/1 |
| Rich Strike | Eric R Reed | 5/1 |
| Creative Minister | Kenneth McPeek | 6/1 |
| Nest | Todd Pletcher | 8/1 |
| Barber Road | John Alexander Ortiz | 10/1 |
| Ethereal Road | D Wayne Lukas | 10/1 |
| Skippylongstocking | Saffie A Joseph | 12/1 |
| Golden Glider | Mark Casse | 20/1 |
| Western River | Rodolphe Brisset | 33/1 |
Belmont Stakes Trends to Consider:
- Since 1996, 64% of Belmont Stakes winners had run in the Kentucky Derby the same year. 72% of winners had also skipped the Preakness Stakes. Kentucky Derby Runners in Belmont Stakes: Rich Strike (1st), Mo Donegal (5th), Barber Road (6th).
- In the last 20 years, 68% of winners had run in at least one other Triple Crown race.
- No horse in the last 25 years has finished outside of the top 3 in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes and then gone on to win the Belmont Stakes. Horses finishing outside the top five in Kentucky Derby running in Belmont Stakes: Mo Donegal (5th), Barber Road (6th).
- 44% of Belmont Stakes Winners in the last 25 years finished outside of the money in the Derby, skipped the Preakness, then finished in the top three of the Belmont Stakes.
Belmont Stakes Betting Tips & Tricks
A marathon, not a sprint
The Belmont covers a mile and a half, a distance many American horses are not bred to run. This distance is longer than both the Kentucky Derby (1 and ¼ mile) and the Preakness Stakes (1 and 3/16 mile). Check out the racing records of their sire, dam, and the other foals by their sire and dam. If many of them show Classic-distance stamina, that is a good sign that they will pass the Test of the Champion.
Style over Speed
Another thing to consider for the Belmont Stakes is the running style of the contenders. Typically, horses with tactical speed do well in the Belmont. Though closers tend to be overbet in the Belmont because bettors notice them running well late in the Kentucky Derby, the results of the Belmont Stakes reveal that closers usually finish underneath and winners typically come from on or near the lead. This is not a hard and fast rule — with too many speed horses, the Belmont just might set up for a closer—but with even a moderate pace scenario, horses on or near the lead carry more weight on the winning end.
Consider Prep Races
There is no better guide to the Belmont than the other two Triple Crown events, but given the fact that Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike skipped the Preakness Stakes, there are plenty of other prep races to consider. Here are just a few of the prep races and the Belmont Stakes horses that ran in them to consider.
| Prep Race | Belmont Stake Entry |
| Kentucky Derby | Rich Strike (1st), Mo Donegal (5th), Barber Road (6th) |
| Preakness Stakes | Creative Minister (3rd)Skippylongstocking (5th) |
| Peter Pan Stakes | We the People (1st)Golden Glider (2nd)Western River (4th) |
| Kentucky Oaks | Nest (2nd) |
Most Popular Belmont Stakes Wagers
Win
The most popular and simple bet in all horse racing. You are placing money on your horse to win the Belmont Stakes. Anywhere but first in the Belmont Stakes, your bet is a loser.
The win market for a horse race would look something like this:
| Horse | Trainer | Odds |
| Mo Donegal | Todd Pletcher | 2/1 |
| We The People | Rodolphe Brisset | 3/1 |
| Rich Strike | Eric R Reed | 5/1 |
| Creative Minister | Kenneth McPeek | 6/1 |
| Nest | Todd Pletcher | 8/1 |
| Barber Road | John Alexander Ortiz | 10/1 |
| Ethereal Road | D Wayne Lukas | 10/1 |
| Skippylongstocking | Saffie A Joseph | 12/1 |
| Golden Glider | Mark Casse | 20/1 |
| Western River | Rodolphe Brisset | 33/1 |
Place
“Place” is the term used for a horse finishing in the top two of the Belmont Stakes. For this wager, you’re picking a horse that is going to finish first or second in a race.
| Horse No. | Odds |
| 1 | 11/10 |
| 2 | 7/4 |
| 3 | 3/1 |
| 4 | 4/1 |
| 5 | 6/1 |
Show
“Show” is horse racing vernacular for finishing in the top three at Belmont. You would win this wager if your horse finishes in first, second or third place.
| Horse No. | Odds |
| 1 | 1/4 |
| 2 | 8/11 |
| 3 | 11/10 |
| 4 | 12/5 |
| 5 | 3/1 |
Across the board
Some bettors will place a wager on a horse “across the board,” meaning they are putting a certain dollar amount on that horse to either win, finish second or third.
If the horse wins, the bettor gets paid out on all three positions. If the horses finish second, you win the place and show spots. A third-place finish will win you just the show money.
Exacta
Another very popular bet among regular horseplayers and casuals is an “exacta.”
An exacta requires the player to select two horses that he or she thinks will finish first and second in the exact order you place them. A tough bet to win, but a huge payout if it lands.
Exacta Box
An exacta box wager gives the bettor a little more insurance on an exacta bet. If you are playing an exacta box, you need to select at least two horses. If any combination of those horses come in first and second, you win.
That way, you have all your horses covered in the order of finish. You have to double your wager amount for this bet, so it’s more costly but worth the risk.
Trifecta
Similar to the exacta, a trifecta bet is also quite a popular wager among horse racing bettors and folks who bet only on the Triple Crown.
For this wager, the punter tries to correctly predict the exact order of finish for first, second and third place in a single race.
Example: You think the No. 5 horse will win, the No. 2 will place (finish second) and the No. 1 will show (finish third) and, you would like to make a $1 wager on trifecta. You would then place the bet as a $1 trifecta 5/2/1. Should that exact combination come in, you win the bet and the payout will usually be great.
Trifecta Box
Like with exactas, bettors can also box their trifecta bets. Meaning, if you select three horses and they finish 1-2-3 in any order, you win the bet.
Superfecta
This wager is like the exacta and trifecta, but the bettor is picking the exact order of finish for the top four runners in a particular race.
Although not as popular as exactas or trifectas, some punters enjoy the high-reward nature of superfecta bets. Obviously, picking four horses to finish in the exact order is nearly impossible, so the odds for superfecta bets can get quite high.
Plus, plenty of tracks and racebooks offer $0.10 superfecta wagering, which can be more attractive for the novice or casual player to get involved in this kind of market at a relatively low cost.
Superfecta Box
Like with exactas and trifectas, punters can also box their superfecta wagers, which means that your horses can finish 1,2,3,4 in any combination to win.
How do Belmont Stakes Odds work
| American Odds | Fractional Odds | Decimal Odds |
| -110 | 10/11 | 1.91 |
| +200 | 2/1 | 3 |
As you’ll be seeing fractional and decimal odds when betting on horse racing, it’s best we explain how they work.
Fractional odds represent the ratio of the profit won to the stake. For example, a fractional listing of 6/1 (six-to-one) odds would mean that you win $6 against every $1 you wager, in addition to receiving your dollar back (i.e., the amount you wagered).
In other words, this is the ratio of the amount (profit) won to the initial bet, which means that you will receive your stake ($1) in addition to the profit ($6), resulting in a total payout of $7. Therefore, if you stake $10 at 6/1 and win, you get a total payout of $70 ($60 profit + $10 stake).
Here are the payouts from a $2, with the following odds written in fractional format.
| Horse No. | Stake | Odds | Win (Profit + Stake) |
| 1 | $2 | 2/1 | $6 |
| 2 | $2 | 11/4 | $7.50 |
| 3 | $2 | 17/2 | $19 |
| 4 | $2 | 10/1 | $22 |
How to research Belmont Stakes bets
We’ve picked out some of the best sites to help craft your Belmont Stakes bet.
| Site | Content |
| Equibase.com | Racecards, entries, and results. Plentiful statistics for all your horse racing betting needs. |
| us.racingstats247.com | Comprehensive horse racing statistics. Covering Jockeys, Horses and Trainers. |
| drf.com | The go-to for all your Horse Racing needs. |
| horseracingnation.com | News and information on US Horse Racing. |
How to bet on the Belmont Stakes FAQs
When is the 2022 Belmont Stakes?
The 154th running of the Belmont Stakes takes place on Saturday, June 11 and headlines the biggest day of racing at historic Belmont Park with eight Grade 1 races. Post time for the Belmont Stakes is 6:49 p.m. ET.
Where is the Belmont Stakes 2022?
The Belmont Stakes is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
How can I watch the Belmont Stakes 2022?
National TV coverage of the races start at 3:00 p.m. ET on CNBC with NBC taking over Belmont Stakes coverage from 5-7 p.m.
Where is online betting on the Belmont Stakes legal?
As of 2022, you are legally able to bet on the Belmont Stakes online in the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
ncG1vNJzZmimqaW8tMCNnKamZ5Gnwaqvy55moaenYsGwecGeq2annmLBqbGMm5ylpZ%2BjwW6%2F05qinqtdZ31zfo4%3D