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2023 Belmont Stakes: Everything you Need to know

Holding up the Belmont Stakes trophy is part owner Mike Repole of Repole Stable, as Irad Ortiz, Jr. gives the trophy a kiss.

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Belmont Stakes contender Tapit Shoes trains on the main track during morning workouts at Belmont Park.

Tapit Shoes

Tapit Shoes has already gotten off to a good start at the Belmont Stakes by drawing the first position in the race. In the history of the Belmont Stakes, the #1 position has won the most times of any other position, 24 times.

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Tapit Trice

In four starts this year, Tapit Trice has three wins. Unfortunately, the Kentucky Derby was the lone time he was out of money. Tapit Trice finished a disappointing 7th at the Derby before sitting out the Preakness.

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Arcangelo

This will be Arcangelo’s first start in a Triple Crown race. Trainer Antonucci has just two career-graded stakes wins in her career.

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National Treasure

The #4 position at the Belmont Stakes went to Preakness winner National Treasure, trained by legendary trainer Bob Baffert. Horses have won the Belmont Stakes 10 times out of the fourth position.

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Il Miracolo

Tied for the second-highest position to win the Belmont, the #5 position went to Il Miracolo in Tuesday’s draw.  15 times a horse has won the Belmont out of the #5 position. Il Miracolo has the longest odds on the board at 30-1.

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Forte

Finally, Forte makes his long-awaited debut in a Triple Crown race this year. Expected to contend at the Kentucky Derby, Forte was a late scratch and then sat out the Preakness. Forte is the favorite to win the Belmont Stakes at 5-2 out of the sixth position.

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Hit Show

Hit Show drew the 7th position in Tuesday’s draw, a position that has won the Belmont Stakes 14 times in the race’s history. Hit Show is another of trainer Brad Cox’s entrees and will be ridden by one of the top jockeys this year Manny Franco.

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Angel of Empire

Angel of Empire is slotted for the eighth position in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. Just seven horses have won the Belmont Stakes from the eighth position. Angel of Empire is another entry from trainer Brad Cox and will be ridden by jockey Flavien Prat.

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Red Route One

Red Route One will be on the far outside at the Belmont Stakes, drawing the 9th position on Saturday. Only four horses in the history of the Belmont Stakes have won the race from the 9th spot. Red Route One was a late scratch from the Kentucky Derby and took a fourth-place finish at the Preakness.

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Belmont Stakes F.A.Q.

What time will Belmont Stakes Start?

The race starts at 7:05pm ET on Saturday, June 10th, 2023.

Where can I watch the Belmont Stakes Live?

FOX has the TV and Cable Broadcasting rights this year and there are several options to stream online. Click here to see a complete schedule and list of available options!

WHERE Can I Bet on the Belmont Stakes?

If you’re not able to make it to Belmont Park in person, there are still many options available to you depending on the state you live in. You might be able to bet in person at another racetrack, an OTB site, or a Casino near you. You may also be able to bet online. Click here to see a state by state break down of the available options to bet on the Belmont Stakes.

What is the fastest finish time ever for the Belmont Stakes?

The current record for fastest finish line for the Belmont Stakes is 2 minutes and 24 seconds flat. Click here to find out the name of the horse that holds the record.

What is Biggest Longshot to win the Belmont Stakes?

The field for the Belmont Stakes tends to narrow in the final leg of the Triple Crown but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some monumental upsets that paid off handsomely at the betting window, with the longest odds ever to win sitting at 70-1. A mere $10 ticket paid out $900! Click here to find out more.

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