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

286 Results for belmont stakes

Bobby Frankel dies at 68

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

Bobby Frankel, who rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most successful and respected trainers in the history of Thoroughbred racing, died early Monday morning at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., from complications of lymphoma.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Top four come out of Belmont ok

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

The first four finishers from Saturday's 141st Belmont Stakes all came out of the race well, all will get a bit of a breather before returning later this summer.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2009

McLaughlin hopes patience pays off

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

For a little more than a decade now, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin has dealt with having multiple sclerosis. Except for one thing, you might not notice that he's battling a disease.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Borel: 'We're going to win it'

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

On Monday, Mine That Bird worked a half-mile in 50 seconds at Churchill Downs, after which jockey Calvin Borel said, "We're going to win it, no questions asked."

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Woolley is willing to wait for rider

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

Mine That Bird won the Kentucky Derby in a runaway. He came up a little short in the Preakness Stakes. A decision on who rides him in the Belmont Stakes might come right down to the wire.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Smith takes off Mine That Bird

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

Mike Smith, who rode Mine That Bird to a second-place finish in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, will not ride him in the June 6 Belmont Stakes, choosing instead to ride Madeo in the Grade 1 Whittingham Stakes at Hollywood Park that day.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009

Rematch in Belmont not a certainty

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

Rachel Alexandra joined an impressive list when she became the first filly in 85 years to win the second leg of the Triple Crown. Now her next step will be closely watched.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009

Filly holds off charging Mine That Bird

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

Rachel Alexandra became the first filly to win the Preakness since 1924, holding off a late charge by Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to capture the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2009

Coa sticks with Musket Man

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

Going into the Kentucky Derby, Eibar Coa had the choice of riding Musket Man, whom he had ridden to victory in the Illinois Derby, or General Quarters, on whom he won the Blue Grass Stakes.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009

Mine That Bird not certain for Preakness

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

Mine That Bird, the shocking winner of the 135th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs, is not a certainty to head to the second leg of the Triple Crown, the May 16 Preakness Stakes.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2009

Mine That Bird shocks Derby at 51-1

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

Mine That Bird dug up a miracle, stunning the field to win the Kentucky Derby with a dynamic stretch run through the mud at Churchill Downs.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2009

Derby for 'Clem'; Old Fashioned out

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

The first two finishers in Saturday's Arkansas Derby are both headed to Kentucky, but only the victorious Papa Clem will go to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby on May 2. Runner-up Old Fashioned will go to Lexington for knee surgery.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009

11 late nominees to Triple Crown

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

Led by Florida Derby winner Quality Road and the filly Justwhistledixie, 11 3-year-olds were made late nominees to this year's Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown Productions announced.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009

Velazquez named Woolf winner

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

John Velazquez, a two-time winner of the Eclipse Award as champion jockey, was announced on Thursday as the 2009 winner of the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, presently annually by Santa Anita since 1950.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2009

Curlin taking on the world yet again

Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form

With a Horse of the Year title, a record bankroll, and seven Grade 1 stakes wins all on his resume, there is no question that Curlin is the best, most accomplished horse in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008