The 2023 edition of the legendary Belmont Stakes — the oldest and longest race in the Triple Crown series — took place on June 10. The 154th version of the New York-based event was as thrilling and relevant as years past and the latest version was no different.
Here, you can find everything you need to know about the 2023 Belmont Stakes, including watch times, betting odds, and the race winner.
When and where are the Belmont Stakes?
The 2023 race happened on Saturday, June 11 at its long-time home, the Belmont Race Track in Elmont, New York. However, that was not always the location for the fourth oldest horse race in North America.
Before being moved to the borough of Queens, the Belmont Stakes was run for many years at the Jerome Park Racetrack in the Bronx, starting in 1867.
What time is the Belmont Stakes?
The stakes race is just one of many races at the yearly event. The first contest on the day’s undercard kicks off at 11 am EST. However, the actual Belmont Stakes race will begin around 6:50 PM ET. That is the usual start time for all three races in the yearly Triple Crown.
What channel can I watch the Belmont Stakes on?
The Belmont Stakes in 2023 aired on FOX with coverage beginning at 3 PM ET, followed by main race coverage at 6 PM ET.
Horses in the Belmont Stakes 2023?
There are expected to be as many as 13 horses competing in this year’s stakes races. Below you can find a rundown of the three-year-olds in the event, which includes this year’s Preakness stakes winner National Treasure.
- Tapit Trice – 3-1
- Forte – 5-2
- National Treasure – 5-1
- Angel of Empire – 7-2
- Arcangelo – 8-1
- Hit Show – 10-1
- Red Route One – 15-1
- Tapit Shoes – 20-1
- Il Miracolo – 30-1
How can you bet on the winner of the Belmont?
There are various options to place bets on the horses running in Stakes races since sports gambling in-person and online is legal in 30 states. If you aren’t lucky enough to bet in person at Elmont, you can lay down some of your hard-earned money on your favorite horse in the 2023 edition here.
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Who won the 2023 Belmont Stakes?
Arcangelo was a sleeper pick to win the 2023 Belmont Stakes based on a solid resume before the race. The horse’s 8-1 odds also confirmed that oddsmakers saw potential in the colt. After running right behind favorite Forte for much of the race, Arcangelo stormed to the finish late and made history to win the race.
With the victory, Arcangelo’s trainer Jena Antonucci became the first woman to win a Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown race.
Below you can find a rundown of previous winners of the Belmont Stakes:
- 2022 – Mo Denegal
- 2021 -Essential Quality
- 2020 – Tiz the Law
- 2019 – Sir Winston
- 2018 – Justify
- 2017 – Tapwrit
- 2016 – Creator
- 2015 – American Pharoah
- 2014 – Tonalist
- 2013 – Palace Malice
- 2012 – Union Rags
- 2011 – Ruler on Ice
- 2010 – Drosselmeyer