The field is set for the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets to be held at 1 ¼ miles at Saratoga Race Course for the third consecutive year.
The field for the 158th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets has been finalized, and the final jewel of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown will run Saturday evening, June 6, at Saratoga Race Course in front of tens of thousands of fans on site and a national television audience on FOX.
One of six Grade 1 races taking place on Belmont Stakes day June 6 at Saratoga Race Course is the $500,000 Jaipur Stakes, a turf sprint contested at 5 ½ furlongs.
Saturday’s $2 million Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets boasts a long and rich history. The third leg of the Triple Crown dates back to 1867, and analyzing the last 20-30 years of results can help us identify the most likely winner of the 2026 edition.
