The Haskell Stakes is the biggest race that comes to Monmouth Park Racetrack in New Jersey each year. There is a nice $1,000,000 purse and the Grade 1 race is part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge series that rewards the winner with a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Classic on October 31st at Keeneland.
This years race features Preakness Stakes winner, Napoleon Solo, who shares favouritism with Blue Grass Stakes winner Further Ado at morning line odds of 5/2 and 2/1 respectively. The other top contenders in the seven horse field are Iron Honor, The Puma, and Ocelli.
In this article we look at the morning line odds for the 2026 Haskell Stakes, give my pick, and cover the options Americans have for betting on the race along with a step by step guide.
2026 Haskell Stakes Odds
Here are the morning line odds and post positions for this years edition of the Haskell Stakes. It’s important to remember that your bet will not be fixed at these odds. The odds will change throughout the day depending on the amount of money that comes in on each horse.
- Star Sweeper 30/1
- Further Ado 2/1
- Baby Vino 15/1
- The Puma 7/2
- Iron Honor 3/1
- Napoleon Solo 5/2
- Ocelli 6/1
My Pick
I like Napoleon Solo to win this race at odds of 5/2. He won the Preakness Stakes back in May by a length and a quarter over Iron Honor, who he meets again here, and he was a Grade 1 winner at two in the Champagne Stakes. The big thing for me is the shape of this race. Only seven horses go to post and there isn’t much genuine early speed in the field, which suits a colt who likes to press the pace. The Haskell has historically rewarded horses sitting within a few lengths of the lead, and Paco Lopez knows this track as well as anyone. Further Ado has the faster figures on paper and is the one they all have to beat, but he was well beaten as favourite in the Kentucky Derby and I’m happy to take him on at a shorter price.
Play: Napoleon Solo 5/2
The race goes off at approximately 5:45pm ET on Saturday and is being shown live on NBC and streamed on Peacock as part of a broadcast running from 5:00pm to 6:00pm ET.
Where Can Americans Bet On The Haskell Stakes?
Horse racing has its own rules in the US, separate from sports betting. Here are the main ways to bet on the Haskell Stakes.
Online Horse Racing Sites (ADWs)
Horse racing betting is legal in most US states through licensed advance deposit wagering (ADW) sites such as TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, NYRA Bets and AmWager. They offer the full range of pari-mutuel bets, including win/place/show, exactas, trifectas and superfectas. You must be 18 or older (21 in some states) and located in a state where the site is licensed.
At The Track or an Off-Track Betting Location
You can also bet in person at the racetrack or at an off-track betting (OTB) location in states that allow them.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks also take bets on major races from across the US. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
How To Bet On The Haskell Invitational in the USA – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Where To Bet
Decide which option fits how you want to bet. Licensed ADW sites are the regulated way to bet on horse racing online in most states, while the track and OTB locations are an option if you’d rather bet in person. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
ADW sites require you to be at least 18 (21 in some states) and located in a state where they are licensed. They will confirm your age and location when you sign up.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Haskell Stakes and Place Your Bets
Find Monmouth Park in the list of tracks and select race number 12 (post time 5:45pm ET). Choose the type of bet you want to make (win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, etc.), select your horses, enter your wager amounts and confirm your bets.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before the race and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
Check out our horse race betting info page for all the details about the various wagers you can make.
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