The Belmont Stakes is famous for being the final leg of the Triple Crown, but it’s so much more than that. From its history to fun facts, we have all of the information you need to know as we head into a huge day of racing.
Month: May 2025
Belmont Winner Rags to Riches in League of Her Own
Todd Pletcher has won more than 5,850 races in his extraordinary training career. One stands out above the rest. That would be the 2007 Belmont Stakes, when big-hearted Rags to Riches became only the third filly to win the famed “Test of the Champion” and the first since Tanya in 1905.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, May 19
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday's meetings at Carlisle, Redcar, Windsor and Wolverhampton.
Belmont Stakes Rematch Between Sovereignty and Journalism a Real Possibility
As far as the possibility of a tantalizing rematch between Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes victor Journalism goes, no news will be good news.