Belmont Stakes 2024: Key Details and Draw Positions
The Stakes Are High
Preparations are underway for the 156th edition of the prestigious Belmont Stakes, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Saratoga Race Course. This highly anticipated event is the third and final leg of the 2024 Triple Crown series, following the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
Draw Positions Set
The official draw for the Belmont Stakes has been announced, determining the starting positions for the 10 participating horses. Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan will start from post No. 3, while Preakness Stakes victor Seize the Grey has drawn the No. 1 post position. These horses will be joined by a field of talented contenders vying for the coveted title.
A Blockbuster Racing Festival
The 2024 Belmont Stakes forms the centerpiece of a spectacular Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, which kicks off on Thursday, June 6, and continues through Saturday. This three-day extravaganza will feature a host of other thrilling races, including the Belmont Derby and the Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes.
About the Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race open to three-year-old Thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 1½ miles and is considered one of the most prestigious races in the world of horse racing. The event has been held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, since its inception in 1867.
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