The Racing Dudes break down their early picks and predictions for the 2026 Belmont Stakes, including which horses are trending toward the final leg of the Triple Crown at Saratoga and which contenders still have major questions to answer.
Then the Dudes fire through this weekend’s biggest graded stakes races with rapid-fire selections from Churchill Downs and Penn National, including the $300,000 Blame Stakes (G3).
Who’s your early pick to win the 2026 Belmont Stakes? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Featuring your resident Racing Dudes, Blinkers Off delivers weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods, exclusive stories, interviews, and more. This just became your favorite podcast.
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Your Winning Guide to Belmont Stakes Day
Take control of Belmont Stakes Day with the Racing Dudes’ Belmont Stakes Betting Bible.
Race-by-race strategy, sharper insights, and real-time updates—everything you need to attack a championship card featuring seven stakes races, six Grade 1s, including the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga.
