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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$400,000
Stakes
6 1/2F
Dirt
Sloppy
3:34p 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 $400 each which should accompany the nomination. $2,000 to pass the entry box and an additional $2,000 to start. A supplemental nomination fee of $2,000 in addition to the entry and starting fees may be made at any time prior to the close of entries. The winner of the 2025 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap at Oaklawn Park will be granted automatic entry into the 2025 True North Stakes with all fees waived. The purse to be divided accordingly: $220,000 to the owner of the winner, $80,000 to second, $48,000 to third, $24,000 to fourth, $16,000 to fifth and $12,000 to be divided equally amongst the remaining finishers. 124 lbs. Non-winners of a Grade One in 2024-25 allowed 2 lbs.; of a Grade Two in 2024-25 allowed 4 lbs.; of a Grade Three in 2024-25 allowed 6 lbs. A presentation will be presented to the winning owner. Closed Saturday, May 24, 2025 with 24 Nominations.
| Win | Place | Show | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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Book'em Danno | $6.60 | $2.90 | $2.40 |
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6
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Mullikin | $3.20 | $2.50 | |
|
2
|
Crazy Mason | $3.60 | ||
|
8
|
Nutella Fella |
4 -
Nakatomi
| Jockey: | Paco Lopez |
|---|---|
| Trainer: | Derek S. Ryan |
| Owner: | Atlantic Six Racing, LLC |
| Breeder: | Gregory J. Kilka & Bright View Farm |
| Wager | Winners | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 Pick 3 | 7-6-5 (3 correct) | $35.75 |
| $0.50 Pick 4 | 3/9/10-7-1/4/5/6/7/8-5 (4 correct) | $38.87 |
| $0.50 Pick 5 | 1-3/9/10-7-1/4/5/6/7/8-5 (5 correct) | $176.75 |
| $1.00 Daily Double | 6-5 | $6.40 |
| $1.00 Exacta | 5-6 | $6.70 |
| $0.10 Superfecta | 5-6-2-8 | $15.05 |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 5-6-2 | $18.75 |
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)
