Journalism Favored in Early Belmont Stakes Wagering

With $1,265,699 bet through 8:05 p.m. ET on June 6, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism is heavily favored in early wagering to win the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. Millions more will be wagered on the race before post time at 7:04 p.m. ET on Saturday, resulting in price changes. The current odds as of 8:05 p.m. are as follows: 1. Hill Road 18-1 2. Sovereignty 5-1 3. Rodriguez 8-1 4. Uncaged 25-1 5. Crudo 17-1 6. Baeza 7-2 7. Journalism 4-5 8. Heart of Honor (GB) 23-1 Baeza is strongly backed in the Acorn/Belmont Double. The following are will-pays for that bet based on a $5 minimum wager. 1. Hill Road $758.75 2. Sovereignty $165.00 3. Rodriguez $305.00 4. Uncaged $4,052.50 5. Crudo $851.25 6. Baeza $135.00 7. Journalism $163.75 8. Heart of Honor $2,005.00 These odds will be updated periodically by BloodHorse leading up to the Belmont.