The Belmont Stakes: A Triple Crown Race with a New Venue

With Belmont Park undergoing renovations, this year's Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, will take place at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The excitement is building as the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, draws near. This year, there is a twist: the race will take place at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. Belmont Park, the traditional home of the Belmont Stakes, is undergoing a massive renovation project.

The relocation to Saratoga Race Course presents a unique challenge for horses and jockeys, as they will have to adjust to a smaller and different racing surface. However, the race promises to be just as thrilling, with several strong contenders vying for victory.

The odds-on favorite this year is Seize the Grey, who recently won the Preakness Stakes. Mystik Dan, the Kentucky Derby winner, has the third-best odds. Sierra Leone and jockey Flavien Prat will also be closely watched, as Prat has come up short in previous attempts to win the "Test of the Champion."

Here is a closer look at the betting odds for the top contenders:

1. Seize the Grey (Jaime Torres) 8-1

2. Resilience (Junior Alvarado) 10-1

3. Mystik Dan (Brian Hernandez Jr.) 5-1

4. The Wine Steward (Manny Franco) 15-1

5. Antiquarian (John Velazauez) 12-1

6. Dornoch (Luis Saez) 15-1

7. Protective (Tyler Gaffalion) 20-1

8. Honor Marie (Florent Geroux) 12-1

9. Sierra Leone (Flavien Prat) 9-5

10. Mindframe (Irad Ortiz Jr.) 7-2

The Belmont Stakes will be broadcast on FOX. TV coverage will be available on FOX, Fox Sports 1, and Fox Sports 2. The race can also be streamed through the Fox Sports app.

The purse for the Belmont Stakes is $2 million. The post time is set for 6:41 p.m. on June 8.

Triple Crown history will be made at Saratoga Race Course. Will Seize the Grey secure the victory and etch his name in the annals of horse racing? Or will another contender rise to the occasion and claim the prestigious title? The Belmont Stakes promises to be an unforgettable event, filled with thrilling racing and the pursuit of equestrian glory.