Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes is a Grade 1 stakes race held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and is run over a distance of 1 1/2 miles (12 furlongs).
Please note: the 2025 Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York due to ongoing renovations at Belmont Park. Also given the smaller size of the main track at Saratoga, the race will be run in 2024 at 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs).
The 2025 Belmont Stakes has a purse of $2,000,000 and will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Scroll down for details on this year's horses, odds, results and more.
Belmont Stakes Information
| Date | Saturday, 7 June 2025 |
| Post Time | Approx. 6:41pm ET |
| Racetrack | Saratoga Race Course |
| Distance | 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs) |
| Conditions | 3 Year Old Thoroughbreds + Set Weights |
| Status | Grade 1 Stakes |
| Purse | $2,000,000 |
| Track Direction | Left-handed |
| Track Surface | Dirt |
| 2024 Winner | Dornoch |
Belmont Stakes History
The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious horse racing event held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It's the final leg of the American Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes.
The Belmont Stakes was first run in 1867, making it one of the oldest horse races in the United States. It was founded by August Belmont Sr., a wealthy businessman and horse enthusiast.
Originally run at distances ranging from 1 1/8 miles to 1 5/8 miles, the current distance of 1 1/2 miles – one lap around the Belmont oval – was established in 1926.
In 1930, the Belmont Stakes became the final leg of the American Triple Crown, joining the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. The Triple Crown is one of the most coveted titles in horse racing, and the Belmont Stakes is often the deciding race.
Some notable moments in the history of the Belmont Stakes include:
- In 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, setting a record that still stands today.
- In 2015, American Pharoah became the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 37 years, with a dominant performance in the Belmont Stakes.
- The year 2018 marked the 25th anniversary of Julie Krone's victorious ride on Colonial Affair in the 1993 Belmont Stakes. She is still the only female jockey to have won a Triple Crown event.
James Rowe holds the record for the most Belmont victories, with eight wins achieved between 1883 and 1913. However, Woody Stephens's streak of five consecutive Belmont wins from 1982 to 1986 is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable and challenging training feats in racing history.
Today, the Belmont Stakes is one of the most popular horse racing events in the world, attracting millions of viewers and spectators.
Belmont Stakes Entries
View our horse racing entries section closer to the Belmont Stakes race day for details on each horse.
Fan Odds provides morning line and current odds, along with insights on each horse's past performance.
Belmont Stakes Past Performances
View our free past performances section closer to the Belmont Stakes race day for detailed insights on each horse, including their win, place and show strike rate percentages.
Belmont Stakes 2025 Horses & Field
This year's Belmont Stakes horses, jockeys, trainers and field information will be provided closer to raceday:
In the meantime, you can view the 2024 field:
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seize The Grey | D Lukas | Jaime Torres | 1 | - |
| 2 | Resilience | William Mott | Junior Alvarado | 2 | - |
| 3 | Mystik Dan | Kenneth McPeek | Brian Jr Hernandez | 3 | - |
| 4 | The Wine Steward | Michael Maker | Manuel Franco | 4 | - |
| 5 | Antiquarian | Todd Pletcher | John Velazquez | 5 | - |
| 6 | Dornoch | Danny Gargan | Luis Saez | 6 | - |
| 7 | Protective | Todd Pletcher | Tyler Gaffalione | 7 | - |
| 8 | Honor Marie | Whitworth Beckman | Florent Geroux | 8 | - |
| 9 | Sierra Leone | Chad Brown | Flavien Prat | 9 | - |
| 10 | Mindframe | Todd Pletcher | Irad Ortiz Jr | 10 | - |
Belmont Stakes 2025 Favorites
This year's Belmont Stakes favorites will be listed below closer to the race.
Belmont Stakes 2025 Picks
When available – See this year's Belmont Stakes top picks below.
How To Bet On The Belmont Stakes
To start betting on the Belmont Stakes, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Choose a Racebook
Start by choosing an online racebook. We recommend TwinSpires but there are other legal and registered racebooks available like TVG and FanDuel.
Step 2: Sign Up
Signing up with a racebook is easy: verify you're 18+, fill in your details, and you're set!
Step 3: Deposit Funds
After signing up with a racebook, add funds to your account using your card or an approved deposit method like PayPal. Remember to review the minimum deposit and any fees for your chosen deposit method.
Step 4: Place Your Bets
With funds now in your account, you're ready to bet. To learn about the various Belmont Stakes bet types available, keep reading below.
Bet Types For The Belmont Stakes
There are many ways to bet on the Belmont Stakes. You can place a bet to win or hedge your bets with an exacta, trifecta or superfecta.
You can split bet types for the Belmont Stakes into three different categories:
- Straight Bets (Win, Place & Show)
- Horizontal Bets (Parlay)
- Vertical Bets (Exotic)
Straight Bets
Straight bets are straightforward and ideal for newcomers or more casual horse racing fans.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Win | Your horse must win |
| Place | Your horse must finish first or second |
| Show | Your horse must finish first, second or third |
Horizontal Bets
Horizontal bets are parlay bets – to win, you must correctly select the winner of consecutive races.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Daily Double | Select the winning horse, two races in a row |
| Pick 3 | Select the winning horse, three races in a row |
| Pick 4 | Select the winning horse, four races in a row |
| Pick 5 | Select the winning horse, five races in a row |
| Pick 6 | Select the winning horse, six races in a row |
Vertical Bets
Vertical bets are exotic bets – to win, you must correctly select the finishing order of multiple horses in a single race.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Quinella | Select the horses that finish first and second, in any order |
| Exacta | Select the horses that finish first and second, in the correct order |
| Trifecta | Select the horses that finish first, second and third, in the correct order |
| Superfecta | Select the horses that finish first, second, third and fourth, in the correct order |
Belmont Stakes Past Winners
See a list of past winners for the Belmont Stakes since the year 2000 below.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2024 | Dornoch | Luis Saez | Danny Gargan |
| 2023 | Arcangelo | Javier Castellano | Jena M. Antonucci |
| 2022 | Mo Donegal | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd Pletcher |
| 2021 | Essential Quality | Luis Saez | Brad H. Cox |
| 2020* | Tiz the Law | Manny Franco | Barclay Tagg |
| 2019 | Sir Winston | Joel Rosario | Mark E. Casse |
| 2018 | Justify | Mike Smith | Bob Baffert |
| 2017 | Tapwrit | Jose Ortiz | Todd Pletcher |
| 2016 | Creator | Irad Ortiz, Jr | Steve Asmussen |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert |
| 2014 | Tonalist | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement |
| 2013 | Palace Malice | Mike Smith | Todd Pletcher |
| 2012 | Union Rags | John Velazquez | Michael Matz |
| 2011 | Ruler on Ice | Jose Valdivia, Jr. | Kelly Breen |
| 2010 | Drosselmeyer | Mike Smith | William Mott |
| 2009 | Summer Bird | Kent Desormeaux | Tim Ice |
| 2008 | Da'Tara | Alan Garcia | Nick Zito |
| 2007 | Rags to Riches** | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher |
| 2006 | Jazil | Fernando Jara | Kiaran McLaughlin |
| 2005 | Afleet Alex | Jeremy Rose | Timothy Ritchey |
| 2004 | Birdstone | Edgar Prado | Nick Zito |
| 2003 | Empire Maker | Jerry Bailey | Robert Frankel |
| 2002 | Sarava | Edgar Prado | Kenneth McPeek |
| 2001 | Point Given | Gary Stevens | Bob Baffert |
| 2000 | Commendable | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas |
Belmont Stakes 2024 Results
See the full list of results for the 2024 Belmont Stakes below.
| Pos. | Horse (Post Pos) | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Margin | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |  6.Dornoch (6) T: D. Gargan J: L. Saez (126lbs) | Danny Gargan | Luis Saez | 126lbs | - | 5-2 |
2nd |  10.Mindframe (10) T: T. Pletcher J: I. Ortiz (126lbs) | Todd Pletcher | Irad Ortiz Jr | 126lbs | - | 9-5 |
3rd |  9.Sierra Leone (9) T: C. Brown J: F. Prat (126lbs) | Chad Brown | Flavien Prat | 126lbs | - | 12-1 |
4th |  8.Honor Marie (8) T: W. Beckman J: F. Geroux (126lbs) | Whitworth Beckman | Florent Geroux | 126lbs | - | 20-1 |
5th |  5.Antiquarian (5) T: T. Pletcher J: J. Velazquez (126lbs) | Todd Pletcher | John Velazquez | 126lbs | - | 12-1 |
6th |  7.Protective (7) T: T. Pletcher J: T. Gaffalione (126lbs) | Todd Pletcher | Tyler Gaffalione | 126lbs | - | 30-1 |
7th |  1.Seize The Grey (1) T: D. Lukas J: J. Torres (126lbs) | D Lukas | Jaime Torres | 126lbs | - | 10-1 |
8th |  3.Mystik Dan (3) T: K. McPeek J: B. Jr (126lbs) | Kenneth McPeek | Brian Jr Hernandez | 126lbs | - | 5-1 |
9th |  4.The Wine Steward (4) T: M. Maker J: M. Franco (126lbs) | Michael Maker | Manuel Franco | 126lbs | - | 15-1 |
10th |  2.Resilience (2) T: W. Mott J: J. Alvarado (126lbs) | William Mott | Junior Alvarado | 126lbs | - | 10-1 |
Belmont Stakes 2024 Replay
See the full replay for the 2024 Belmont Stakes below.
How To Watch The Belmont Stakes
Racing fans keen to watch the Belmont Stakes have several viewing options to choose from.
On Television
The Belmont Stakes will be broadcast live on NBC, NBC Sports, and USA Network. You can also stream the race on the NBC Sports app (iOS & Android) or USA Network website.
Streaming Online
For those preferring to stream on a computer or mobile, NBC Sports and the NBC Sports app offer live coverage. Peacock, NBC's streaming service will also have coverage of the race for a subscription fee.
Alternative Streaming Options
Streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV include NBC in their offerings. These platforms may offer free trials, potentially allowing viewers to watch the race without additional costs.
For International Fans
Viewers outside the United States can use a VPN to access the Belmont Stakes broadcast. A VPN connection to a US server, enables race fans anywhere to subscribe to US-based streaming services to watch the race live.
Tips For Watching The Belmont Stakes
- Make sure to check your local TV listings for the correct channel and time.
- If you're streaming online, ensure you have a stable internet connection to avoid any disruptions during the race.
- You can also listen to the race on the radio or through online streaming services like SiriusXM.
Belmont Stakes FAQs
Where is the Belmont Stakes Held?
The Belmont Stakes is usually held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
However, the 2025 edition of the race will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
When is the Belmont Stakes 2025?
The Belmont Stakes race is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025.
What Time is the Belmont Stakes?
The Belmont Stakes race time is scheduled for approximately 6:41pm ET.
How Long is the Belmont Stakes?
The Belmont Stakes is usually run over a distance of 1 1/2 miles.
However, the 2025 edition of the race will be run over a distance of 1 1/4 miles.
How Many Horses are in the Belmont Stakes?
The Belmont Stakes field is limited to 12 horses.
What is the Purse for the Belmont Stakes?
This year’s Belmont Stakes purse is $2,000,000.
How Do You Bet on the Belmont Stakes?
To bet on the Belmont Stakes, simply choose a racebook, sign up, deposit your funds, and then place your bet once the deposit clears. For more details on bet types, see our Bet Types For The Belmont Stakes section above.
Who Won the Belmont Stakes in 2024?
Dornoch won the Belmont Stakes in 2024. Dornoch was trained by Danny Gargan and jockeyed by Luis Saez.
Who Won the Belmont Stakes in 2023?
Arcangelo won the Belmont Stakes in 2023. Arcangelo was trained by Jena Antonucci and jockeyed by Javier Castellano.