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Belmont Stakes: A Brief History

What is Belmont Stakes? 

The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious American horse race, known for being the third and final leg of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing.

Here are some key details about the Belmont Stakes:

1. Location: The race takes place at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

2. Distance: It is the longest of the Triple Crown races, covering a distance of 1.5 miles (12 furlongs).

3. Timing: The Belmont Stakes is traditionally held on the first or second Saturday in June, five weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks after the Preakness Stakes.

4. History: The Belmont Stakes was first run in 1867, making it the oldest of the Triple Crown events.

5. Triple Crown: A horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in the same year is said to have won the Triple Crown, a rare and prestigious achievement in horse racing.

6. Nickname: Due to its demanding length, the Belmont Stakes is often referred to as the "Test of the Champion."

7. Track Surface: The race is run on a dirt track.

8. Eligibility: The race is open to three-year-old thoroughbreds, both colts and fillies.

9. Spectators: The Belmont Stakes attracts a large number of spectators and is a major event in the American horse racing calendar.

10. Notable Winners: Some of the most famous horses in racing history, including Secretariat, Affirmed, and American Pharoah, have won the Belmont Stakes as part of their Triple Crown victories.

11. Purse: The Belmont Stakes offers a significant purse, which has varied over the years but generally exceeds $1 million.

12. Race Strategy: Due to its length, the race demands strategic pacing and stamina from both the horse and jockey, differentiating it from the shorter Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.

13. Media Coverage: The race receives extensive media coverage and is broadcast nationally, attracting a wide audience of horse racing fans.

14. Traditions: The winner is draped with a blanket of white carnations, symbolizing victory. The song "New York, New York" is traditionally played before the race.

15. Economic Impact: The Belmont Stakes generates significant economic activity, including betting, tourism, and hospitality, benefiting the local economy.

The Belmont Stakes is not only a test of endurance and skill for the participating horses and jockeys but also a significant cultural and sporting event in the United States.

Stakes Schedule

The 2024 Belmont Stakes will be run on Saturday, June 8 at Saratoga Race Course. The four-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will include 24 stakes races with purses totaling over $10 million. 

FAQs:

1) Which horse win Belmont Stakes 2024?

Dornoch, (6), with Luis Saez up, crosses the finish line ahead of Mindframe (10), with Irad Ortiz Jr. up, to win the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2) What to Expect at Belmont Stakes 2024?

Mindframe is the 7-2 second choice in the 2024 Belmont Stakes odds. Meanwhile, Kentucky Derby runner-up Sierra Leone is the 9-5 favorite in the 2024 Belmont Stakes lineup.

3) How to Watch Belmont Stakes 2024 Live?

 Catch all the horse racing action from Saratoga through multiple viewing platforms including Fox, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fubo, NYRA.com, Racetrack Televsion Network and YouTube TV.

4) Which Horses are Competing in Belmont Stakes 2024?

Prg#	Horse	Odds
1	Seize the Grey	8-1
2	Resilience	10-1
3	Mystik Dan	5-1
4	The Wine Steward	15-1

5) Why is Belmont Stakes Known as the "Test of the Champion"?

Because it is by far the longest of the Triple Crown races (1.5 miles–a full lap around the enormous Belmont main track). It is also one of the longest first-class races on dirt in the United States.