When is the Belmont Stakes? Here's a preview for the final Triple Crown race

Nbcwashington · Jun 02, 2026 · 436 words · By Logan Reardon

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While there won't be a horse winning all three majors this year, there are still plenty of storylines heading into the Belmont Stakes.

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What happened

While there won't be a horse winning all three majors this year, there are still plenty of storylines heading into the Belmont Stakes.

Why it matters

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Common ground

The historic third event of the Triple Crown is set for this weekend, with the 158th running taking place Saturday in New York.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: When is the Belmont Stakes? Here's a preview for the final Triple Crown race?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Here are the horses and their program numbers: Vitruvian Man, Powershift, Chief Wallabee, Renegade, Ottinho, Growth Equity, Commandment, Emerging Market, Golden Tempo?
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Claim 1: “Here are the horses and their program numbers: Vitruvian Man, Powershift, Chief Wallabee, Renegade, Ottinho, Growth Equity, Commandment, Emerging Market, Golden Tempo”

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Claim 2: “You can also stream everything live on FOX One.”

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Claim 3: “The post time is scheduled for 7:04 p.m. ET this year.”

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While several web sources list the scheduled post time as 7:04 p.m. ET, Wikipedia explicitly states the actual post time was 7:01 p.m. ET (3 minutes earlier) due to impending weather.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Belmont Stakes was the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes and took place on June 6, 2026, at Saratoga Race Course. The post time for the 2026 “Run for the Carnations” was at 7:01 p.m. ET, 3 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Belmont_Stakes

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is run over the worldwide classic distance of 1+1⁄2 miles (12 furlong…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmont_Stakes

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the United States, the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, commonly known as the Triple Crown, is a series of horse races for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Preakn…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Crown_of_Thoroughbred_R…

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Claim 4: “the 158th running taking place Saturday in New York”

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Multiple independent sources, including BloodHorse, DraftKings, and Wikipedia, confirm the 2026 Belmont Stakes was the 158th running and took place in New York (Saratoga Race Course) on June 6, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1973 Belmont Stakes was the 105th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, held on June 9, 1973. Facing a field of five horses, Secretariat won by 31 lengths going away, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Belmont_Stakes

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Claim 5: “The field for the 2026 Belmont was confirmed with Monday's drawing — and nine horses are set to race.”

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Claim 6: “Instead, Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, will host for the third straight year.”

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Multiple sources confirm Saratoga Race Course hosted the event, and Wikipedia notes the 2025 race was also at Saratoga, supporting the 'third straight year' (or consecutive years) context provided in web results.

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web search NEUTRAL — Enjoy live music, food, drink deals, fan zones, giveaways, family fun, and tons of racing during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
https://www.nyra.com/belmont-stakes/event-info/events-and-en…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is run over the worldwide ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmont_Stakes

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... Our Racetrack in Saratoga Springs, NY is one of the most beautiful tracks... 3w · 20 likes. Chrissy Van.
https://www.facebook.com/aroundsaratogasprings/posts/everybo…

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Claim 7: “Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will be back on the course after sitting out the Preakness Stakes”

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Multiple independent news sources (NY Post, NBC Washington) and a web result from Break The Web confirm Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby and skipped the Preakness Stakes.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Kentucky Derby (branded as the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve for sponsorship reasons) was the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. It took place on May 2, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Kentucky_Derby

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Preakness Stakes was the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of 1+3⁄16 miles (9+1⁄2 furlongs; 1,911 meters). It took pl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Preakness_Stakes

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo (foaled February 7, 2023) is an American thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Tempo

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Claim 8: “The prize purse is $2 million — with $1.2 million going to the winner”

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Claim 9: “The racetrack officially opened in 1905, first hosting the race in the same year.”

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Wikipedia confirms Belmont Park opened on May 4, 1905, and hosts the Belmont Stakes.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Belmont Stakes is traditionally called "The Test of the Champion" because it is by far the longest of the Triple Crown races (1.5 miles–a full lap around the enormous Belmont main track).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmont_Stakes

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web search NEUTRAL — The Belmont spring/summer meet is being run at Aqueduct Racetrack in South Ozone Park, Queens, NY. The 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be held at Saratoga Race Course to allow for uninterrupt…
https://www.nyra.com/belmont/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2026 · Renegade and Chief Wallabee each had better odds to win the 2026 Belmont Stakes when betting officially opened on Wednesday, according to the New York Racing Association.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horses/triple/belmont/…

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Claim 10: “The Belmont will air live on FOX beginning at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific broadcast time of 3 p.m. ET on FOX, although FOX is mentioned as the broadcaster.

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Claim 11: “identical to the Preakness Stakes but less than the Kentucky Derby.”

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Claim 12: “Belmont won't host in 2026, though, as the course finishes up renovations that have lasted for several years.”

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Multiple sources (Wikipedia, NYRA, and web search) confirm the 2026 race was moved to Saratoga due to renovations at Belmont Park.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2026 ... The 2026 Belmont Stakes is being held at Saratoga Race Course instead of its traditional home, Belmont Park, which is currently undergoing a ...
https://www.irishstar.com/sport/other-sports/horse-racing-be…

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Belmont Stakes was the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes and took place on June 6, 2026, at Saratoga Race Course. The post time for the 2026 “Run ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Belmont_Stakes

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... The 158th running of the Belmont Stakes will again be hosted at Saratoga Race Course rather than its traditional home […]
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/belmont-stakes-return-belm…

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Claim 13: “Traditionally, the Belmont Stakes is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that the Belmont Stakes is run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Belmont Park is a Thoroughbred horse racetrack in Elmont, New York, United States, just east of New York City limits. Opened on May 4, 1905, it is one of the most well known racetracks in the country,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmont_Park

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Claim 14: “The 2026 Belmont Stakes is set for Saturday, June 6.”

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Confirmed by NBC Washington, Wikipedia, and other web results as Saturday, June 6, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Belmont Stakes was the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. It took place on Saturday, June 7, for the second year in a row at Saratoga Race Course. The race was won by 2025 Kentucky Derby wi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Belmont_Stakes

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Preakness Stakes is an American thoroughbred horse race held annually on the third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland (except in 2026 when it was moved to Laurel Park du…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preakness_Stakes

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Claim 15: “Belmont reopening for the 2027 race.”

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Official NYRA source ('Belmont Park | Reopens Fall 2026') confirms the track reopens in Fall 2026, aligning with the expectation for the 2027 race to return home.

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web search NEUTRAL — Belmont Park is a Thoroughbred horse racetrack in Elmont, New York, United States, just east of New York City limits. Opened on May 4, 1905, it is one of ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmont_Park

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web search NEUTRAL — Belmont Park, where champions are crowned. Thoroughbred racing in Elmont, NY. Home of the Belmont Stakes, final leg of the Triple Crown. Reopens fall 2026!
https://www.nyra.com/belmont/

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