Although there’s not a Triple Crown on the line this year, the 156th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets is still generating a great deal of excitement. First of all, the $2 million race on Saturday, June 8, will be held for the first time in history at Saratoga Race Course, one of the crown jewel racetracks in the sport.
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Five Key Takeaways From Final Weekend of Belmont Stakes Preparation
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from the weekend as probable starters for Saturday’s $2 million Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets produced their final workouts ahead of the 1 ¼-mile contest at Saratoga Race Course.
SLIDESHOW: Meet the Contenders for the 2024 Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets is the third and final jewel of U.S. Thoroughbred horse racing’s Triple Crown. The race traditionally is held at 1 1/2 miles at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., however the famed track currently is undergoing a massive renovation.
Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan Leads Triple Crown Rankings, Belmont Stakes Next
Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.
