Belmont Stakes to Move to Saratoga in 2024 Due to Renovations

The race will be shorter due to track configuration, and the prize money will increase to $2 million.

The Belmont Stakes, the third race in the Triple Crown, will be held at Saratoga Race Course in 2024 due to renovations at Belmont Park.
The renovations at Belmont Park include replacing the grandstand and all three racecourses, and are expected to continue beyond 2024.
The rest of the racing at Belmont, normally held in the spring and fall, will be moved to the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens in 2024.
Due to the track configuration at Saratoga, the 2024 Belmont will be 1¼ miles, shorter than the traditional 1½ miles.
The prize money for the 2024 Belmont will also be increased to $2 million from $1.5 million.