When is the 2023 Belmont Stakes? How to watch, length, more
Mage won the first jewel, National Treasure the secondwho will win the third and final of the 2023 Triple Crown series?
The 155th Belmont Stakes is the next and last jewel of horse racings calendar this year, and its considered The Test of the Champions for a reason.
Clocking in at 1 1/2 miles, horses have their stamina and endurance tested in a grueling run like no other, and pacing and timing prioritizes all else.
Heres everything to know about the 155th Belmont Stakes:
When is the 2023 Belmont Stakes?
The 2023 Belmont Stakes is slated for Saturday, June 10.
Where is the 2023 Belmont Stakes?
Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. is the races venue.
How to watch the 2023 Belmont Stakes
The 2023 Belmont Stakes is moving to FOX. Heres how the coverage lineup for race day looks, with the race set to begin at 6:50 ET (all times Eastern):
- FS1 11:00am – 4:00pm
- FOX 4:00 – 7:30pm
- FS2 7:30 – 8:00pm
How long is the Belmont Stakes track?
The race course at Belmont Park is 1 1/2 miles long, the longest of the Triple Crown series that deems it The Test of Champions. For comparisons sake, the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is 1 1/4 miles long, while the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md., is 1 3/16 miles.
Who is performing at the 2023 Belmont Stakes?
With Grammy-winning artist Bruno Mars performing post-Preakness, the Belmont Stakes will have Diplo as the pre-race performance. Street Beat Brass and Black the Brass will be performing throughout the track as well.
Who won the 2022 Belmont Stakes?
Mo Donegal won last years Belmont Stakes with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. ushering the horse to the promised land. It marked the colts third major win along with the Remsen Stakes and the Wood Memorial.
