Round 1 went to Golden Tempo. Round 2, which is actually Round 3 of the Triple Crown, comes Saturday when the top-two finishers in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve meet again in the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets.
The group of jockeys assembled to ride in this year’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets includes many of the leading riders in the Empire State, including five who competed in last year’s race.
One of the most popular weeks of the year for fans of and bettors on horse racing is here, and the focus is squarely on New York as the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival begins Wednesday, June 3, highlighted by the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets Saturday, June 6.
When the starting gates open to unleash to most talented 3-year-olds on June 6, all eyes will be on Saratoga Race Course as it hosts the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets for a third year in the row.
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.
