2025 Belmont Stakes Contenders

The field for the Belmont Stakes is now coming into focus. All eyes are towards a potential rematch between Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, and Journalism, the Preakness winner!

Sovereignty

  • Jockey: Junior Alvarado
  • Trainer: Bill Mott
  • Owner: Godolphin

     

Journalism

  • Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
  • Trainer: Michael McCarthy
  • Owner: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, et al.

Sandman

  • Jockey: John Velazquez
  • Trainer: Mark Casse
  • Owner: D. J. Stable LLC, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds and CJ Stables

Baeza

  • Jockey: Flavien Prat
  • Trainer: John Shirreffs
  • Owner: C R K Stable LLC and Grandview Equine

Gosger

  • Jockey: Luis Saez
  • Trainer: Brendan Walsh
  • Owner: Harvey A. Clarke Racing Stables, LLC

Rodriguez

  • Jockey: Mike Smith
  • Trainer: Bob Baffert
  • Owner: SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, et al.

Heart of Honor

  • Jockey: Saffie Osborne
  • Trainer: Jamie Osborne
  • Owner: Jim And Claire Limited

Hill Road

  • Jockey: Flavien Prat
  • Trainer: Chad Brown
  • Owner: Amo Racing USA

Final Gambit

  • Jockey: Luan Machado
  • Trainer: Brad Cox
  • Owner:  Juddmonte

Crudo

  • Jockey: John Velazquez
  • Trainer: Todd Pletcher
  • Owner:  Flay, Bobby and Ventura, James