| Date | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Post Time | Approx. 7:04 PM ET |
| Venue | Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York |
| Distance | 1 1/4 Miles - Dirt |
| Purse | $2,000,000 |
| Field | Up to 12 Three-Year-Old Thoroughbreds |
| TV | You can watch the Belmont Stakes live on FOX starting at 4:00 p.m. ET, or stream on FOX Sports app and FOX One. BUSR members who place a Belmont Stakes wager get free live access to the race stream directly under their bet slip. |
The calculator above gives you an instant payout estimate on any Belmont Stakes wager before you place a single dollar.
Pari-mutuel payouts fluctuate until post time. For a guaranteed payout, use BUSR's fixed-odds win betting - the price you bet is the price you collect.
| Bet Type | What You Need | Min. Stake | Payout Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Your horse finishes 1st | $1 | Moderate |
| Place | Your horse finishes 1st or 2nd | $1 | Low-Moderate |
| Show | Your horse finishes top 3 | $1 | Low |
| Exacta | Exact 1st and 2nd finishers | $1 | Moderate |
| Trifecta | Exact 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finishers | $1 | High |
| Superfecta | Exact 1st through 4th finishers | $0.10 | Very High |
| Win (Fixed Odds) | Your horse finishes 1st - price locked at bet | $1 | Guaranteed at time of bet |
Projected payout examples using early 2026 Belmont Stakes odds. Use these as a reference when running your own calculations above. Morning line odds will be released after the post position draw on June 1.
| Wager | Horses (2026 Field) | Stake | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Renegade (5/2) | $10 | $35.00 |
| Win | Golden Tempo (3/1) | $10 | $40.00 |
| Win | Chief Wallabee (5/1) | $10 | $60.00 |
| Win | Emerging Market (15/1) | $10 | $160.00 |
| $2 Exacta | Renegade / Golden Tempo | $2 | ~$20–$35 |
| $2 Exacta | Golden Tempo / Chief Wallabee | $2 | ~$40–$70 |
| $1 Trifecta | Renegade / Golden Tempo / Chief Wallabee | $1 | ~$60–$150 |
| $1 Trifecta | Golden Tempo / Chief Wallabee / Emerging Market | $1 | ~$400–$900 |
| $1 Superfecta | Renegade / Golden Tempo / Chief Wallabee / Emerging Market | $1 | ~$300–$700 |
| $0.10 Superfecta Box | Renegade / Golden Tempo / Chief Wallabee / Emerging Market / Ottinho | $12 | ~$1,500–$4,000+ |
| Note: Payout estimates are based on early market odds and will shift as money enters the pari-mutuel pool before post time. Official morning line odds are released after the June 1 post position draw. Use the calculator above to run exact scenarios with any combination from the field. |
| Win Bet - 40% of Budget | Target the 5/1 to 15/1 range. Renegade and Golden Tempo figure to be short prices. Chief Wallabee and Emerging Market are where the win value lives in this field. At very short prices the Win pool offers minimal return. |
|---|---|
| Exacta / Trifecta - 40% | Use a part-wheel with your top selection on top, spread to 3–4 horses beneath. A $1 Trifecta part-wheel with one horse on top of three covers six combinations for $6. Renegade and Golden Tempo on top of Chief Wallabee, Emerging Market, and Ottinho is the play. |
| Superfecta Box - 20% | A $0.10 five-horse Superfecta box costs $12 and covers all 120 possible 1-2-3-4 finish combinations. Emerging Market and Ottinho belong in every ticket at their prices in a wide-open final leg of the Triple Crown. |
Q: How accurate is the payout calculator?
A: The calculator provides estimates based on current odds. Pari-mutuel payouts shift as money flows into the pool until post time. For a guaranteed return, use BUSR's fixed-odds win betting - the price you bet is the price you collect regardless of tote movement.
Q: What is the minimum Superfecta bet at the Belmont Stakes?
A: The minimum Superfecta wager is $0.10 per combination. A five-horse Superfecta box at $0.10 costs $12 total and covers all 120 possible 1-2-3-4 orderings among your selected horses.
Q: What is fixed-odds betting and how does it differ from pari-mutuel?
A: Pari-mutuel betting pools all wagers and divides the pot among winners - your payout depends on how much money is bet on your horse by post time. Fixed-odds betting, available at BUSR, locks in your price at the moment you bet. If Renegade is 5/2 when you bet and closes at 2/1, you still collect at 5/2.
Q: Where can I see the official Belmont Stakes odds?
A: Live Belmont Stakes odds are updated continuously on USRacing.com. Official morning line odds are released after the post position draw on June 1, 2026.
Q: How do I bet the Belmont Stakes online?
A: Create an account at BUSR, fund it with credit card or cryptocurrency, navigate to the Saratoga June 6 race card, select the Belmont Stakes, choose your bet type, enter your stake, and confirm. Minimum bets start at $1 for straight wagers and $0.10 for Superfectas. Place a Belmont Stakes wager and get free live access to the race stream directly under your bet slip.
Q: What is the maximum field size for the 2026 Belmont Stakes?
A: The Belmont Stakes field is capped at 12 horses. The post position draw takes place on June 1, 2026, when the official field and morning line odds are confirmed.
Q: Is there a rebate on Belmont Stakes wagers?
A: Yes. USRacing.com members earn a 10% horse betting rebate paid daily on selected wagers - win or lose.
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