Belmont Stakes 2026 FULL Preview & Predictions: How to Bet the Race

The Belmont Stakes returns to Saratoga Race Course for the third consecutive year, and the Early Edge crew is here to break down the entire field. Sia Nejad is joined by horse racing experts Jeff Hochman and Gene Menez to discuss the top contenders, longshot plays, and their favorite bets for one of horse racing's biggest events.Can Derby winner Golden Tempo deliver another victory? Is Renegade poised to bounce back after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby? Or will Chief Wallabee emerge as the horse to beat?The crew shares their thoughts on the favorites, identifies value plays further down the board, and reveals their best bets, exactas, trifectas, and longshot selections for Saturday's Belmont Stakes.🏇 Top Belmont Stakes Contenders💰 Best Betting Values🎯 Longshot Picks📈 Exactas & Trifectas🏆 Official Belmont Stakes Best Bets#BelmontStakes #HorseRacing #TripleCrown #Belmont2026 #SportsBetting #EarlyEdge #KentuckyDerby #HorseRacingPicks🎙ABOUT THE SHOWGet your daily bets here FIRST! The No. 1 sports betting show and podcast—powered by SportsLine + CBS Sports—delivers the day's best bets in a fast-paced, fun environment, first thing in the morning. Starting at 10 a.m. ET every weekday, The Early Edge goes live on YouTube, breaking down the day’s action across the NFL, college football, NBA, MLB, NHL, college basketball, soccer, and more! The Early Edge is here to talk sports betting for everyone—from first-time bettors to sharps, and everyone in between. From point spreads to totals, player props to parlays, and so much more, we're here to win. Together.🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3URc49a • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/4hLfVhP • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsLine • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/SportsLine • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsline • TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsline 📖 READ• For all out Best Bets, Picks and Props. Any league. Any game. Any time: https://www.sportsline.com/ 🛍️MERCH• Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/the-early-edge