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Ruler On Ice Stay Thirsty 2011 Belmont Stakes

Inside the Numbers: The 2023 Belmont Stakes

Like the first two jewels of horse racing’s U.S. Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1867 that means there is no shortage of interesting numbers associated with the race called the “Test of the Champion.”

A Classy Champion: 1989 Belmont Stakes Winner Easy Goer

If you look through racing history closely enough, you’ll find horses that had the misfortune of racing at the wrong time.

It’s the hand that fate dealt talented horses like Sham and Alydar, who became supporting characters to Triple Crown champions Secretariat and Affirmed.

Then there’s Easy Goer.

2023 Belmont Stakes Belmont Park Triple Crown National Treasure Tapit Trice Forte

Meet the Contenders for the 2023 Belmont Stakes

The Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets is the third and final jewel of U.S. Thoroughbred horse racing’s Triple Crown.

Exaulted, Defunded 2023 Shoemaker Mile, Hollywood Gold Cup, Santa Anita, Breeders' Cup Win and You're In, Bob Baffert

Exaulted Wins Shoemaker Mile to Earn Breeders' Cup Berth, Defunded Takes Hollywood Gold Cup

Exaulted proved conclusively that pace makes the race with his win in the $500,000 Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile Stakes May 29 at Santa Anita Park. The Shoemaker Mile, a "Win and You're In" race for the Breeders' Cup Mile to be run over the same course on Nov.

Defunded, Country Grammer, Bob Baffert, 2023 Hollywood Gold Cup, Santa Anita Park

2023 Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes at a Glance

The Hollywood Gold Cup is a historically significant Southern California race that bridges generations of outstanding classic-type racehorses and Hall of Fame personalities who won this famed 1 ¼ mile race, which was moved to Santa Anita Park in 2014 following the closure of Hollywood Park.

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