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Belmont Stakes Final Leg Moves to Saratoga for June 7 Race

Reflecting Belmont Park’s ongoing upgrades, this year’s Test of the Champion continues Saratoga’s role as a proving ground for elite three-year-olds.

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The Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course is the final leg of the Triple Crown. (New York Racing Association via AP, File)

Overview

  • The 2025 Belmont Stakes is set for Saturday, June 7 at 7:04 p.m. ET at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
  • Ongoing renovations at Belmont Park have prompted a second consecutive relocation of the Test of the Champion to Saratoga Race Course.
  • Starting gates for at least eight horses will be determined in a post position draw on Monday, June 2 at 5 p.m. ET.
  • Probable contenders generating buzz include Baeza, Gosger, Grande, Heart of Honor, Hill Road, Journalism, Rodriguez and Sovereignty.
  • This year’s race will cover 1.25 miles with a $2 million purse and will be broadcast live on FOX and streamed via the FOX Sports app.