Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes

Triple Crown | Tickets | June 6, 2009 | Elmont, NY

Tune in to ABC on Saturday, June 6th at 5 PM ET for the 141st Belmont Stakes.

Before the race, check out the Belmont Stakes pre-show from Noon to 2:30 PM ET and the Belmont Stakes Special from 2:30 to 5 PM ET on ESPN 360!

ESPN 360: Belmont Stakes Pre-Show | Belmont Stakes Special

35 Results for belmont stakes

Lookin at Lucky's star still shines

Brad Free, Daily Raicng Form

Despite losing the Breeders' Cup Juvenile by a head, Lookin at Lucky has emerged as the top 2-year-old in North America and will be widely considered the winter favorite for the Kentucky Derby.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

West Coast Derby quartet home safe, sound

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

Although Saturday was not a banner day for any of the four California-based 3-year-olds that ran in the Kentucky Derby, two - Tiago (seventh) and Great Hunter (13th) - might rejoin the Triple Crown trail for the Belmont Stakes on June 9.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007

Giacomo showing no signs of fatigue

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

Two races into the Triple Crown, a horse might show signs of fatigue. But not this year's playful Kentucky Derby winner, Giacomo.

Story | May 25, 2005

Boomzeeboom big threat to Rock Hard Ten

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

Boomzeeboom big threat to Rock Hard Ten

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2004

Congaree's cracked hoof makes Sprint possible

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

A crack was discovered Tuesday in a hind hoof of Congaree, which could make him a starter in the Breeders' Cup Sprint instead of the Classic.

Story | October 15, 2003

Rider switch for Composure

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

Trainer Bob Baffert said Wednesday his leading 3-year-old filly Composure will have a new rider when she makes her first start of the season Feb. 9 in the Grade 1 Las Virgenes Stakes at Santa Anita.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2003

No sleeping for Grade 1 winner

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

Minus a decent night of sleep, Julie Krone was buzzing through the Santa Anita stables on Friday morning, a day after she became the first woman rider to win a Grade 1 stakes in California, aboard Debonair Joe in the $200,000 Malibu Stakes.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2002

War Emblem's back on track, for exercise

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner War Emblem took his first spin around a California racetrack on Tuesday, galloping 1 3/8 miles at Santa Anita. No plans have been made for the lean-framed colt, according to trainer Bob Baffert.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2002

Two try to earn way to Belmont

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

Two potential sleepers are running Thursday at Hollywood Park: Like a Hero and Azillion meet in the $75,000 Alydar, an overnight stakes with obvious ramifications.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2002

Pletcher has added shooter

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

The Todd Pletcher-trained Aikenite stamped his credentials for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile by finishing third in the Grade 1 Hopeful, followed by a runner-up finish in the Grade 1 Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Juvenile favorites post sharp workouts

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

While their workouts took place 2,500 miles apart Monday morning on opposite ends of the country, the two favorites for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile elicited similar glowing reviews from their trainers.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

El Encino: Fresh start for Country Star

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

Country Star has a reputation to restore in 2009. The year figures to be better than the debacle of 2008.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009

San Gorgonio: Valbenny looks to be on the upswing

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

Valbenny was not very good in 2008. She lost five starts and never got close until her final start of the season.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2009

Stakes bonanza starts meet

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

The autumn Oak Tree race meet begins Wednesday at Santa Anita just like many major California meets begin these days - smiling track officials with fingers crossed, hoping the latest generation of synthetic surfaces is up to the challenge.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008

Del Mar: Faster times may lie ahead

Brad Free, Daily Racing Form

More than 50,000 raucous fans are expected to cheer the festive launch of the summer racing season Wednesday at Del Mar, where finding the prettiest hat on opening day is easier than predicting the final time of the first race of the meet.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008