The 2025 Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturdays, with Fox starting with ET’s 4pm “Fox’s Belmont Day” and post-time listed at 6:41pm.
Of course, the 157th run of the Belmont Stakes, traditionally operated at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, will be held for the second consecutive year at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Why are the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Springs?
The event has not been held in Elmont for the past two years due to renovations at Belmont Park. Belmont Park is projected to cost $400 million.
When will the Belmont stakes return to Elmont?
The renovation is expected to be completed in 2026, but is likely to be completed after the Belmont Stakes is run, making it the year 2027 when the race will most likely return to Elmont.
How much is the Saratoga race course?
The Saratoga race course is 1.25 miles long, while Belmont Park is a 1.5 miles track.
Where is Saratoga Springs?
The Saratoga Race Course is about 3.5 hours from Belmont Park and is located about 35 minutes north of Albany, the capital of New York.
Who likes to win the Belmont Stakes?
“Hill Road” has odds of 10/1 to win the race. “Sovereignty” has an odds of 2/1. “Rodriguez” has a odds of 6/1.
Who won the 2024 Belmont Stakes?
“Dornoch” won the 2024 Belmont Stakes. The horse jockey was Lewis Thirds. The trainer was Danny Gargan. Former MLB player Jason Worth was a co-owner.
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