NFL Odds, Picks and Futures

The stage is set for the 2024 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, with ten contenders ready to compete. The post positions were drawn Monday afternoon, changing the Belmont Stakes Odds and building anticipation for Saturday's race. 

The 156th Belmont Stakes (G1) is set for Saturday, June 8, at Saratoga Race Course. The 1 ¼-mile race, shortened from 1 ½ miles due to the change of venue as the Belmont Park rebuild continues, is the final leg of the Triple Crown. Among the contenders is Mindframe, trained by Todd Pletcher, who has a strong history with the Belmont Stakes.

Sierra Leone is just two noses away from being undefeated, making him a formidable contender. In the Kentucky Derby, he veered inward in the final stretch, costing himself the win and ultimately finishing second. Trainer Chad Brown has decided to switch jockeys, bringing in Flavien Prat to replace Tyler Gaffalione. Prat's tactical skills and minimal errors could provide the edge Sierra Leone needs. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 8, as the 156th Belmont Stakes (G1) unfolds at Saratoga Race Course. Reduced to 1 ¼ miles from 1 ½ miles because of Belmont Park's rebuild, this race is the final leg of the Triple Crown.

On Saturday, June 8, the Saratoga Race Course will feature the 156th Belmont Stakes (G1). The race has been reduced to 1 ¼ miles, down from 1 ½ miles, due to Belmont Park's rebuilding efforts and serves as the final chapter of the Triple Crown. Among the contenders is Honor Marie, trained by Whit Beckman and ridden by Florent Geroux.

Protective, a maiden trained by Todd Pletcher with solid stamina bloodlines and consistent performances in graded stakes at Aqueduct, is a contender for the Belmont Stakes.Protective, although still a maiden, has shown promise in his four-lifetime starts. In the Wood Memorial, he finished 3¾ lengths behind winner Resilience and 1½ lengths behind Society Man. Despite not having a win, his steady performances in graded stakes suggest he has the potential to compete at a high level.