Belmont Stakes Racing Guide
The 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga features 25 stakes races across five days of action, headlined by the 158th Belmont Stakes on June 6, 2026! Official post time for the 2026 Belmont Stakes is 7:04pm ET.
The live stream will be available here during the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
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$175,000
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1M
Dirt
Muddy
4:56p at
Belmont Stakes
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Lasix not allowed within 48 hours of post time pursuant to HISA Rule 4212. By subscription of $175 each which should accompany the nomination; $875 to pass the entry box and an additional $875 to start. For horses not originally nominated, a supplemental payment of $875 in addition to the entry and starting fees may be made at any time prior to the closing of entries. The purse to be divided 55% to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 12% to third, 6% to fourth, 4% to fifth and 3% divided equally amongst the remaining finishers. 124 lbs. Non-winners of $100,000 in 2024-25 or two Graded Sweepstakes in 2025 allowed 2 lbs.; of a Graded Sweepstakes in 2025 allowed 4 lbs.; of a Sweepstakes in 2025 other than state-bred or two races other than maiden, claiming, starter or state-bred allowance in 2025 allowed 6 lbs. A trophy will be presented to the winning owner. Closed Saturday, April 19, 2025 with 26 Original Nominations and 1 Supplement.
| Win | Place | Show | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Bishops Bay | $5.00 | $2.50 | $2.30 |
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7
|
Quint's Brew | $2.70 | $2.50 | |
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3
|
Yo Daddy | $5.40 | ||
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2
|
Bank Frenzy |
1 -
Bishops Bay
| Jockey: | Flavien Prat |
|---|---|
| Trainer: | Brad H. Cox |
| Owner: | Spendthrift Farm LLC, Landers, Steve, Schwartz, Martin S., Dubb, Michael, Ten St |
| Breeder: | WinStar Farm, LLC |
| Wager | Winners | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 Pick 3 | 5-7-1 (3 correct) | $44.25 |
| $1.00 Daily Double | 7-1 | $11.20 |
| $1.00 Exacta | 1-7 | $5.30 |
| $1.00 Consolation Pick 3 | 5-5-1 (3 correct) | $9.30 |
| $0.10 Superfecta | 1-7-3-2 | $9.70 |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 1-7-3 | $19.87 |
| $1.00 Grand Slam | 3/6/8-1/3/5-2/3/7-1 (4 correct) | $20.70 |
Racing Schedule
Five days of world-class racing at Saratoga, with superstars both equine & human taking the track.
Wed
June 3
7 Stakes Races
New York Showcase Day
- 6 NY-bred stakes
- Beverly R. Steinman (G1) Steeplechase
Thu
June 4
4 Stakes Races
- Belmont Gold Cup (G2)
- Intercontinental (G2)
- Pennine Ridge (G3)
- Jersey Girl
Fri
June 5
5 Stakes Races
- New York (G1)
- DK Horse Acorn (G1)
- Ogden Phipps (G1) pres. by Ford
- Bed o' Roses (G2) pres. by Boldyn Networks
- Wonder Again (G2) pres. by Shift4
Sat
June 6
7 Stakes Races
Belmont Stakes Day
- Belmont Stakes (G1) pres. by NYRA Bets (7:04pm ET)
- Resorts World Casino Manhattan (G1)
- Hill ‘N’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap (G1)
Sun
June 7
2 Stakes Races
- Poker (G3)
- Soaring Softly (G3)
