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2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Calendar

Saratoga's final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival takes place from Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 7, 2026. Select each day below for more details about what's happening at the track!

JUNE STAKES SCHEDULE
December 2024
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Monday, November 25 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
Tuesday, November 26 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
Wednesday, November 27 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
Thursday, November 28 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
Friday, November 29 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
Saturday, November 30 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
12:10p
1
Sunday, December 1 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
2
Monday, December 2 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
3
Tuesday, December 3 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
4
Wednesday, December 4 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
12:10p
5
Thursday, December 5 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
12:10p
6
Friday, December 6 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
11:40a
7
Cigar Mile Day
Saturday, December 7 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
11:40a

Cigar Mile Day

Aqueduct's Richest Day of Fall Racing

The Cigar Mile is named in honor of the two-time Horse of the Year who won a record 16 consecutive races between 1994 and 1996.

The 2023 edition of the Remsen saw a duel between eventual Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch and Breeders' Cup Champion Sierra Leone! Which juvenile stars will take a step forward in this year's race?

Cigar Mile Day

Equestris is open for individual reservations! Each booking includes a premium buffet, soft drinks, sweeping sightlines of the track, and more.

Live Racing

Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch Cigar Mile Day live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Cigar Mile Handicap pres. by TwinSpires (G2) 1 Mile 3&UP Dirt
Remsen (G2) 1 1/8 Miles 2YO Dirt
12:10p
8
Sunday, December 8 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
9
Monday, December 9 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
10
Tuesday, December 10 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
11
Wednesday, December 11 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
12:10p
12
Thursday, December 12 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
12:10p
13
Friday, December 13 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
11:40a
14
Saturday, December 14 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
11:40a
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
12:10p
15
Sunday, December 15 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
16
Monday, December 16 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
17
Tuesday, December 17 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
18
Wednesday, December 18 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
19
Thursday, December 19 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
20
Friday, December 20 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
21
Saturday, December 21 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
22
Sunday, December 22 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
23
Monday, December 23 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
24
Tuesday, December 24 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
25
Wednesday, December 25 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
26
Thursday, December 26 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
12:10p
27
Friday, December 27 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
12:10p
28
Saturday, December 28 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Live Racing

Racing continues at Aqueduct today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

No stakes races scheduled.
12:10p
29
Sunday, December 29 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:10p
Fall Meet Closing Day

The Aqueduct fall meet concludes today! Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other NYRA experts, and watch live from home on the FOX Family of Networks.

All pools will feature mandatory force-outs as we transition to the 2025 Aqueduct winter meet.

No stakes races scheduled.
30
Monday, December 30 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
31
Tuesday, December 31 2024
No stakes races scheduled.
Wednesday, January 1 2025
No stakes races scheduled.
Thursday, January 2 2025
No stakes races scheduled.
Friday, January 3 2025
No stakes races scheduled.
Saturday, January 4 2025
No stakes races scheduled.
Sunday, January 5 2025
No stakes races scheduled.
December Stakes Schedule
$500,000
Cigar Mile Handicap pres. by TwinSpires (G2)
Dec 7
$250,000
Remsen (G2)
Dec 7
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