The Belmont Stakes is the oldest event in horseracing's esteemed Triple Crown.
The Belmont Stakes is the oldest event in horseracing's esteemed Triple Crown.
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First held at Jerome Park racetrack in the Bronx, the race dates all the way back to 1867 -- six years before the inaugural Preakness and eight years before the Kentucky Derby.
First held at Jerome Park racetrack in the Bronx, the race dates all the way back to 1867 -- six years before the inaugural Preakness and eight years before the Kentucky Derby.
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It was named after August Belmont I -- a New York financier, politician and society figure -- and has only missed two editions, when anti-gambling laws in New York forced its cancellation in 1911 and 1912.
It was named after August Belmont I -- a New York financier, politician and society figure -- and has only missed two editions, when anti-gambling laws in New York forced its cancellation in 1911 and 1912.
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One of the most celebrated champions was Secretariat, which won by 31 lengths in a record time of 2:24 in 1973.
One of the most celebrated champions was Secretariat, which won by 31 lengths in a record time of 2:24 in 1973.
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This year's race takes place Saturday June 10 on Long Island, New York.
This year's race takes place Saturday June 10 on Long Island, New York.
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It boasts a prize purse of $1.5 million, with the winning connections taking home $800,000.
It boasts a prize purse of $1.5 million, with the winning connections taking home $800,000.
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American Pharoah is undoubtedly the most famous runner in recent years. Among the favorites in 2017 are Classic Empire, Irish War Cry, and Japan's Epicharis.
American Pharoah is undoubtedly the most famous runner in recent years. Among the favorites in 2017 are Classic Empire, Irish War Cry, and Japan's Epicharis.
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One-eyed Patch has Derby-winning jockey John Velazquez onboard after finishing 14th in Kentucky.
One-eyed Patch has Derby-winning jockey John Velazquez onboard after finishing 14th in Kentucky.
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