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The prestigious Belmont Stakes, the final jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown, is set to take place at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs on Saturday (June 7). The race, traditionally held at Belmont Park, has been moved to Saratoga for the second consecutive year due to ongoing renovations at the original venue.
The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes will feature a competitive field of eight horses, including Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and Preakness champion Journalism. These two horses are vying to become the forty-sixth horse to win two of the three Triple Crown races. The race is scheduled to begin at 7:04 p.m. ET, with live coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
The Belmont Stakes is known as the "Test of the Champion" due to its challenging 1.25-mile distance, making it the most demanding leg of the Triple Crown. This year's race offers a $2 million prize purse, with $1.2 million awarded to the winner.
As the excitement builds, fans and spectators eagerly await the outcome of this iconic race, which promises to deliver thrilling moments and potentially historic achievements.