2026 Belmont Stakes Early Predictions Following Preakness

Napoleon Solo has won the Preakness Stakes, defeating Iron Honor by a length. Two of the 2026 Triple Crown's legs are complete, with the Belmont Stakes remaining on Saturday, June 6.

While the official Belmont Stakes field hasn't been established yet, the New York Racing Association listed 11 "potential contenders."

• Golden Tempo
• Renegade
• Commandment
• Further Ado
• Potente
• Chief Wallabee
• Emerging Market
• Albus
• Iron Honor
• Ocelli
• Incredibolt

One can guess that Napoleon Solo might go for the Belmont as well.

The guess is that Renegade will win the Belmont, although likely won't be a clear favorite edging over the field.

Renegade was the Kentucky Derby's pre-race morning favorite but fell just short. Still, he'll have a great chance at victory here. The Todd Pletcher-trained horse won the Sam F. Davis Stakes in February and Arkansas Derby (Grade 1) in March before taking second at the Derby in May.

Golden Tempo, of course, just won the Kentucky Derby. He closed at 23-1 odds and went from worst to first in the 19-horse field to just defeat Renegade for the victory. Expect Golden Tempo to remain a strong contender.

Napoleon Solo had a pair of fifth-place finishes at Grade 2 races this year before winning the Preakness. His biggest victory before Saturday was at the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Belmont.

Of course, the Belmont Stakes won't be at Belmont Park this year due to its redevelopment. Saratoga Race Course is the home of this year's Triple Crown race.

Elsewhere, Chief Wallabee could be a contender here. He finished fourth at the Kentucky Derby after taking third at the Florida Derby (Grade 1) and second at the Fountain of Youth Stakes (Grade 2).

Commandment was on fire entering the Kentucky Derby, winning four straight races, most notably a win at the Florida Derby (Grade 1) in March. He took seventh at the Derby but could certainly place at Saratoga.

The Belmont will take place on Saturday, June 6. It will mark the 158th running of the event. The exact post time has not been made official as of yet.