Last Updated on May 18, 2009 12:02 pm by Anthony Rome
Belmont Stakes Guide
Now that the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes are in the books, the third and final leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown is just around the corner.
We’ve put together a complete viewing guide to get you ready for the 141st running of the Belmont Stakes, including general and track information, TV schedules and much more.
Date: Saturday, June 6
Post Time: 6:30 P.M.
Location: Elmont, New York
Race Track: Belmont Park
Qualification: 3-year-old
Weight: 126 pounds (Colt/Gelding)/ 121 pounds (Filly)
Purse: $1 Million U.S.
TV Broadcast: ABC-TV and ESPN
June 6
(5:00-6:00 p.m. ET): Hill Prince S (gr. III) ESPN2
June 7
(12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m ET): Today at the Belmont Stakes ESPN
(3:00-5:00 p.m. ET): Belmont Stakes Special ESPN
(5:00-7:00 p.m. ET): Belmont Stakes (gr. I) ABC
June 8
(3:00-5:00 a.m. ET): Belmont Stakes replay ESPN
(5:00-5:30 p.m. ET): Triple Crown 2008 ESPN
Opening Odds: Click here.
Track Information:
Total Seating Capacity: 32,941
Distance: 1 1/2 Miles (12 furlongs)
Track Surface: Dirt, Left-Handed
Widener Turf Course: 1 5/16 Miles
Inner Turf Course: 1 3/16 Miles
Last Turn to Finish on Main Track: 1,097 feet
Last 10 Winners:
2008 – Da’ Tara 2.29.65
2007 – Rags to Riches 2.28.74
2006 – Jazil 2.27.81
2005 – Afleet Alex 2.28.75
2004 – Birdstone 2.27.50
2003 – Empire Maker 2.28.26
2002 – Sarava 2.29.71
2001 – Point Given 2.26.80
2000 – Commendable 2.31.20
1999 – Lemon Drop Kid 2.27.80
Race Website: http://www.nyra.com/
Posted: 5/18/09 12:00PM ET