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

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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Monday, November 25 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
Tuesday, November 26 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
Wednesday, November 27 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
Thursday, November 28 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
Friday, November 29 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
Saturday, November 30 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
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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 events or stakes races for this day.
2
Monday, December 2 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
3
Tuesday, December 3 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
4
Wednesday, December 4 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
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 events or stakes races for this day.
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 events or stakes races for this day.
7
Cigar Mile Day
Saturday, December 7 2024
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
11:40a
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.

Cigar Mile Day

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?

Equestris Dining

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

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
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 events or stakes races for this day.
9
Monday, December 9 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
10
Tuesday, December 10 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
11
Wednesday, December 11 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
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 events or stakes races for this day.
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 events or stakes races for this day.
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 events or stakes races for this day.
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 events or stakes races for this day.
16
Monday, December 16 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
17
Tuesday, December 17 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
18
Wednesday, December 18 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
19
Thursday, December 19 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
20
Friday, December 20 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
21
Saturday, December 21 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
22
Sunday, December 22 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
23
Monday, December 23 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
24
Tuesday, December 24 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
25
Wednesday, December 25 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
26
Thursday, December 26 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
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 events or stakes races for this day.
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 events or stakes races for this day.
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 events or stakes races for this day.
30
Monday, December 30 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
31
Tuesday, December 31 2024
No events or stakes races for this day.
Wednesday, January 1 2025
No events or stakes races for this day.
Thursday, January 2 2025
No events or stakes races for this day.
Friday, January 3 2025
No events or stakes races for this day.
Saturday, January 4 2025
No events or stakes races for this day.
Sunday, January 5 2025
No events or stakes races for this day.
December Stakes Schedule
$500,000
Cigar Mile Handicap pres. by TwinSpires (G2)
Dec 7
$250,000
Remsen (G2)
Dec 7
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