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.

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Race 3
$300,000 Stakes
1 1/16M
Turf
1:40p at Belmont Stakes
Pennine Ridge Stakes (G3)
Exacta ($1), Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Double ($1) 3 & 4, Pick 3 ($1) (3-5), Mandatory Pay Pick 5 (.50) (3-7)
INNER TURF FOR THREE YEAR OLDS. Lasix not allowed within 48 hours of post time pursuant to HISA Rule 4212. By subscription of $300 each which should accompany the nomination. $1,500 to pass the entry box and an additional $1,500 to start. For horses not originally nominated, a supplemental payment of $1,500 in addition to the entry and starting fees may be made at any time prior to the closing of entries. The top three finishers of the Pennine Ridge will receive preference to enter the Grade One Belmont Derby on Saturday, July 4, 2026. 124 lbs. Non-winners of a Graded Sweepstakes allowed 2 lbs.; of a Sweepstakes allowed 4 lbs. Main track only entrants are not eligible for weight allowances. A trophy will be presented to the winning owner. The New York Racing Association reserves the right to transfer this race to the Main Track. In the event that this race is taken off the turf, it may be subject to downgrading upon review by the Graded Stakes Committee and the first three finishers will not receive prefe
Manuel Franco • Miguel Clement
124lbs • 3/C
1
7/2
ML 7/2

Christopher Elliott • Antonio Arriaga
120lbs • 3/C
2
50/1
ML 50/1

Kendrick Carmouche • Michelle Nihei
120lbs • 3/C
3
15/1
ML 15/1

Junior Alvarado • William I. Mott
120lbs • 3/C
4
6/1
ML 6/1

Javier Castellano • Mark E. Casse
122lbs • 3/G
5
8/1
ML 8/1

Jose L. Ortiz • Mark E. Casse
120lbs • 3/G
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6/1
ML 6/1

Ruben Silvera • Antonio Arriaga
120lbs • 3/G
7
50/1
ML 50/1

John R. Velazquez • Thomas Morley
120lbs • 3/C
8
4/1
ML 4/1

Tyler Gaffalione • William Walden
120lbs • 3/C
9
9/5
ML 9/5

Rider TBA • Rudy R. Rodriguez
124lbs • O • 3/C
10
6/5
ML 6/5
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Breeders

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)
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