Saratoga Race Course is set to hold the 2026 Belmont Stakes.
Anyone who’s tackled home renovations knows deadlines can be, well, pretty flexible. So, it’s not all that surprising that the Saratoga Race Course is set to host the Belmont Stakes in 2026. This race will happen on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and instead of the usual mile and a half, it will run a mile […]
Hochul faced boos at Belmont Stakes during an uncomfortable moment while giving the winner’s trophy: video
Gov. Hochul Faces Booing at Belmont Stakes Governor Kathy Hochul had an unwelcoming experience at the 157th Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, as evidenced by a video that captured the crowd’s reaction. It seems that some attendees expressed their disdain for the New York Democrats while they celebrated the winning team, Sovereignty. Harry […]
Mike Repole and Rick Pitino’s horses fail to succeed at the Belmont Stakes
Saratoga Springs Recap: Fierceness Falls Short In Saratoga Springs, Micrepre made his way down from the clubhouse VIP area, chatting with jockey John Velásquez just after the eighth race on Saturday. The billionaire entrepreneur, who supports St. John’s basketball, chose not to enter the winner’s circle this time. It simply wasn’t meant to be. His […]
Sovereignty prevails over journalism to claim victory in the 2025 Belmont Stakes
Saratoga Springs – The 157th Belmont Stakes felt like a repeat rather than a fresh showdown since it resonated strongly with the Kentucky Derby. With Long Island-based jockey Junior Alvarado, Sovereign surged ahead early, maintaining a lead of three lengths while Baeza again claimed third place. Trained by the esteemed Bill Mott, Sovereign earned $1.2 […]
The horse Bobby Flay was unable to sell now has an unlikely chance at the Belmont Stakes.
Saratoga Springs: Belmont Stakes Preview As the Belmont Stakes approaches on Saturday, Kurds are seen as long shots with odds set at 15-1, especially against favorites like Sovereignty and Preakness Champion Journalism. Yet, it’s perhaps not all that shocking how Kurds ended up in this prestigious race, given the journey of their owners Bobby Frey […]
Baeza aims to correct a Kentucky Derby mistake at the Belmont Stakes
SARATOGA SPRINGS – As the Belmont Stakes approaches on Saturday, many horse racing enthusiasts are anticipating a potential rematch. However, there’s a chance this could also lead to three other contenders gaining attention. Baeza made a strong late push in the Kentucky Derby on May 3, finishing just under two lengths behind Sovereignty, who won […]
Dornoch wins 156th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
Dornoch won the 156th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. Preakness winner She’s the Grey took the lead at the 3/4 mile mark with Dornoch close behind, and the two were neck and neck going into the final corner, but She’s the Grey dropped back as Mind Frame closed on the outside. However, it was Dornoch who […]
Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes, defeating Kentucky Derby and Preakness champs
Dornoch won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday evening in Saratoga Springs, New York, to conclude the 2024 slate of Triple Crown horse races. At 17-1 odds, Dornoch knocked off Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, who entered with 6-1 odds, and Seize the Grey, who won the Preakness Stakes and was 5-1 to win, in 2:01.64. […]
Racing analyst Richard Migliore breaks down 156th Belmont Stakes
Richard Migliore won 4,450 races and more than $160 million in prize money between 1980 and 2010, primarily at NYRA tracks such as Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga. Migliore, 60, who currently serves as a horse racing commentator for NYRA and Fox Sports, will be a guest on Fox’s coverage of the 156th Belmont Stakes […]
First female trainer to win Belmont looks beyond her historic feat
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The sign outside Jenna Antonucci’s Barn 44 at Saratoga Race Course says a lot, but not everything. 2023 Belmont Stakes Winner Trainer: Jenna Antonucci Owner: Blue Rose Farm Horse: Arcangelo Jockey: Javier Castellano Jenna Antonucci poses for a photo next to her horse, De Gooder, in the stables at Saratoga Race Course. […]