Belmont Stakes 2024 takes place on Saturday, June 8, at Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York. Seize the Grey and Mystik Dan are among the favorites.
The annual running of the Belmont Stakes is upon us, and this year's race promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. The Belmont Stakes, the final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, will take place on Saturday, June 8, at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Belmont Park, the traditional home of the Belmont Stakes, is undergoing a massive renovation project, forcing this year's race to be relocated to Saratoga Race Course. The track at Saratoga is smaller and has a different racing surface than Belmont Park, which will present a new challenge for horses and jockeys.
Seize the Grey, the winner of the Preakness Stakes, enters the Belmont Stakes as the odds-on favorite. Mystik Dan, the winner of the Kentucky Derby in a photo finish, is also among the top contenders. Resilience, The Wine Steward, and Honor Marie are other horses to watch in the race.
Jockey Flavien Prat, who has come up short in previous Belmont Stakes attempts, will be riding Sierra Leone this year. Prat is known for his aggressive riding style, and he will need to be at his best to guide Sierra Leone to victory.
The Belmont Stakes 2024 will have a purse of $2 million, with the winner receiving the lion's share. The race is scheduled to start at 6:41 p.m. EST on Saturday, June 8.
The Belmont Stakes 2024 will be broadcast live on FOX, Fox Sports 1, and Fox Sports 2. You can also stream the race live on the Fox Sports app.
Only 13 horses have won the Triple Crown, capturing the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in the same year. The most recent Triple Crown winner was Justify in 2018.
Some of the most famous Belmont Stakes champions include Secretariat, Man o' War, and Triple Crown winners such as Sir Barton, Whirlaway, and American Pharoah.
The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, considered the most prestigious series of races in horse racing. Winning the Belmont Stakes is a testament to a horse's speed, endurance, and ability to handle different track conditions.
Saratoga Race Course, the temporary home of the Belmont Stakes 2024, is one of the oldest and most prestigious racetracks in the United States. Known for its beautiful setting in upstate New York, Saratoga Race Course attracts thousands of racing fans each year.
