A New Challenger Has Entered The Ring

A New Challenger Has Entered The Ring

The Kentucky Derby and Preakness are in the books, with the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes right around the corner! Get to know the horses under consideration here. This page will be continually updated as the field comes into focus. 2026 Belmont Stakes: Potential Contenders

2026 Belmont Stakes: Potential Contenders

The field is set for the Kentucky Derby on May 2, with the Preakness (May 16) and Belmont Stakes (June 6) right around the corner! Get to know the three-year-old horses on the Triple Crown trail here. This page will be continually updated as the Belmont Stakes field comes into sharper focus.

Renegade

  • Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
  • Trainer: Todd Pletcher
  • Owner: Robert & Lawana L. Low & Repole Stable

Commandment

  • Jockey: Luis Saez
  • Trainer: Brad Cox
  • Owner: Wathnan Racing
C R K Stable LLC and Grandview Equine Silk
  • Jockey: Flavien Prat
  • Trainer: John Shirreffs
  • Owner: C R K Stable LLC and Grandview Equine
SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, et al. silk
  • Jockey: Mike Smith
  • Trainer: Bob Baffert
  • Owner: SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, et al.
  • Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
  • Trainer: Chad Brown
  • Owner: Amo Racing USA
  • Jockey: Saffie Osborne
  • Trainer: Jamie Osborne
  • Owner: Jim And Claire Limited
  • Jockey: Luis Saez
  • Trainer: Todd Pletcher
  • Owner: WinStar Farm LLC and Repole Stable
  • Jockey: John Velazquez
  • Trainer: Todd Pletcher
  • Owner: Flay, Bobby and Ventura, James
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