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.
*NYRA Bets login required to watch. Streaming blackout restrictions may apply.
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$65,000
Starter Optional Claiming
6F
Dirt
Muddy
3:40p at
Belmont Stakes
(UP TO $11,310 NYSBFOA) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $50,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR WHICH HAVE STARTED IN A MAIDEN AUCTION RACE FOR $50,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $50,000. Weight, 122 lbs. Non-winners Of A Race In 2025 Allowed 2 lbs. Claiming Price $50,000 (1.5% Aftercare Assessment Due At Time Of Claim Otherwise Claim Will Be Void).
| Win | Place | Show | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7
|
Consider It Done | $13.40 | $5.30 | $4.00 |
|
8
|
Shoot the Nickel | $4.00 | $2.60 | |
|
5
|
Social Hour | $3.60 | ||
|
2
|
Lou |
8 -
Shoot the Nickel
| Jockey: | Jose Lezcano |
|---|---|
| Trainer: | Linda Rice |
| Owner: | Ronald P. Stewart |
| Breeder: | Merrylegs Farm North, LLC |
| Wager | Winners | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 Pick 3 | 7-7-7 (3 correct) | $37.00 |
| $0.50 Pick 4 | 8-7-4/7-7 (4 correct) | $55.50 |
| $1.00 Daily Double | 7-7 | $20.70 |
| $1.00 Exacta | 7-8 | $21.10 |
| $1.00 Consolation Pick 3 | 7-4-7 (3 correct) | $17.50 |
| $0.10 Superfecta | 7-8-5-2 | $22.60 |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 7-8-5 | $52.75 |
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)
