Belmont Stakes 2024: What You Need to Know
2024 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
The 156th Belmont Stakes, known as the "Test of the Champion," will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Start Time and Coverage
The Belmont Stakes will begin at 6:50 p.m. ET on June 8, 2024. Fox will air live coverage of the race starting at 4 p.m. ET with pre-race coverage.
Location Change
Due to ongoing construction at Belmont Park, the 2024 Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course for the first time.
Belmont Stakes Racing Festival
The 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will span Thursday, June 6, to Sunday, June 9, and feature 23 stakes races.
Contenders and Odds
The 2024 Belmont Stakes field is still shaping up, but notable contenders include Mystik Dan (5-1) and Sierra Leone (9-5).
History and Tradition
The Belmont Stakes is the third leg of the Triple Crown, after the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. It is known for its demanding 1 1/4-mile distance and challenging stretch.
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