Belmont Stakes 2026 Results & Payouts After Win
The Belmont Stakes always brings plenty of excitement, but the 2026 renewal felt unique from the very start of the week. Shifting betting lines and late track updates created plenty of conversation, and a light rain just minutes before post time brought a loud reaction from the packed Saratoga crowd.
The Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo surged late to capture the 158th running of the historic race, holding off Commandment in a thrilling finish to hand Cherie DeVaux and jockey Jose Ortiz a career-defining victory in the final leg of the Triple Crown and proving his spectacular Derby win was no fluke.
Belmont Stakes 2026 Results
- 1st Place: Golden Tempo
- 2nd Place: Commandment
- 3rd Place: Renegade
- 4th Place: Chief Wallabee
- 5th Place: Emerging Market
- 6th Place: Growth Equity
- 7th Place: Vitruvian Man
- 8th Place: Ottinho
- 9th Place: Powershift
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Belmont Stakes 2026 Payouts
The payouts for Win, Place, Show, $1 Exacta, $0.50 Trifecta and $0.10 Superfecta.
- Golden Tempo - Win: $14.00, Place: $7.32, Show: $3.88
- Commandment - Place: $7.02, Show: $4.08
- Renegade - Show: $2.52
Belmont Stakes 2026 Prize Money
The Belmont Stakes features a $2 million total purse for the 2026 running, offering a deep payout structure across the field. Unlike some stakes races that only pay out the top five, the Belmont splits its prize fund among the top eight finishers:
- 1st Place: $1.2 million
- 2nd Place: $360,000
- 3rd Place: $200,000
- 4th Place: $100,000
- 5th Place: $60,000
- 6th Place: $40,000
- 7th Place: $20,000
- 8th Place: $20,000
The victorious team claims the largest portion of the pool, with the owner taking the bulk of the winnings while the trainer and jockey each receive their standard cut.
What The Winner Takes Home Beyond The Money
Winning the Belmont Stakes offers prestige that stretches well beyond a paycheck. The victorious colt is blanketed in the traditional white carnations, a visual that defines the legacy of this event.
The winning connections are also presented with the August Belmont Trophy, a stunning silver piece crafted by Tiffany & Co. that marks a pinnacle achievement in American racing.
How The Belmont Purse Compares
The Belmont Stakes matches the second leg of the series but sits at a different tier than the opening classic:
- Kentucky Derby: $5 million
- Preakness Stakes: $2 million
- Belmont Stakes: $2 million
Even with Saratoga hosting a slightly shorter 1 1/4-mile distance this year during Belmont Park's renovation, the stakes remain incredibly high for everyone involved.
A Race That Defines Careers
Every running of the Belmont Stakes delivers a moment that alters the course of racing history. For the horse, it cements a place among the elites. For the jockey and trainer, it provides a massive professional boost and a spot in the record books.
With the 2026 edition in the books, a new champion joins the ranks of racing lore, adding a fresh chapter to a story that gets richer every single year.
Related: Why the Belmont Stakes Is Still Being Run at Saratoga in 2026
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This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 4:41 PM.