The 2023 Belmont Stakes: Everything You Need to Know
How to Watch the 2023 Belmont Stakes
The 2023 Belmont Stakes, the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown series, will take place on Saturday, June 10th. The race will be broadcast live on NBC from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET. You can also stream the race live on Peacock Premium.
Belmont Stakes 2023: The Contenders
The 2023 Belmont Stakes field is expected to include some of the top three-year-old horses in the country. Some of the contenders to watch include:
- National Treasure: The winner of the 2023 Preakness Stakes
- Epicenter: The winner of the 2023 Kentucky Derby
- Mo Donegal: The winner of the 2023 Wood Memorial Stakes
- Rich Strike: The winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby
Belmont Stakes 2023: The Odds
As of June 8th, 2023, the odds to win the 2023 Belmont Stakes are as follows:
- National Treasure: 5-2
- Epicenter: 3-1
- Mo Donegal: 4-1
- Rich Strike: 10-1
Belmont Stakes 2023: The History
The Belmont Stakes is the oldest of the three Triple Crown races, first run in 1867. The race is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, and is run at a distance of 1 1/2 miles. The Belmont Stakes is known as the "Test of the Champion" because it is the longest and most demanding of the Triple Crown races.
Belmont Stakes 2023: The Winner
The winner of the 2023 Belmont Stakes will be awarded the garland of roses and a trophy. The winning horse will also earn a share of the $1.5 million purse.
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