Belmont Stakes 2025: Date, time, how to watch, and probable horses
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This year's Belmont Stakes will take place at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York — a temporary home for the event due to ongoing renovations at Belmont Park. Scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, the race is set to begin at 7:04 p.m. ET, with fans across the country tuning in to witness the thrilling finale of the Triple Crown series.
The Belmont Stakes is an annual event that usually takes place at Belmont Park, Elmont, New York. The Test of the Champion race will be run over a distance of 1.25 miles this year. It is known to be the most difficult race of the Triple Crown, as reported by Fox Sports.
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At least eight horses are expected to compete in this year's Belmont Stakes, promising an exciting and competitive field. The official post position draw is scheduled for Monday, June 2, at 5 p.m. ET. While the final lineup is yet to be confirmed, the following contenders are already generating buzz.
Baeza
Gosger
Grande
Heart of Honor
Hill Road
Journalism (Preakness winner)
Rodriguez
Sovereignty (Kentucky Derby winner)
Fans won't have to miss a moment of the action, as the 2025 Belmont Stakes will be broadcast live on FOX, with additional coverage available through the FOX Sports app. Whether watching from home or on the go, viewers can catch every stride and story of the event.
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