Following a June 1 breeze on the Saratoga Race Course main track, Preakness Stakeswinner Journalism was confirmed for the June 7 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, according to trainer
The culmination of horse racing’s Triple Crown will have a unique feel once again in 2025, as the 157th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets is set to run at Saratoga Race Course on June 7.
After a relatively quiet week in North American racing, Memorial Day 2025 delivered a flurry of high-stakes action that created some changes on the Equibase leaderboard tabulating earnings for horses, jockeys, and trainers. From coast to coast, major tracks hosted key races that drew top talent and big performances.
Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.