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Belmont Stakes Racing Festival contenders settling in at Saratoga’s Oklahoma training track
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May 8 2026
Belmont Stakes Day
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2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival
Racing
Five straight days of world-class racing at Saratoga, with superstars both equine and human taking the track every day.
Wed
June 3
7 Stakes Races
- 6 NY-bred stakes
- Beverly R. Steinman (G1) Steeplechase
Thu
June 4
4 Stakes Races
- Belmont Gold Cup (G2)
- Intercontinental (G2)
- Pennine Ridge (G3)
Fri
June 5
5 Stakes Races
- New York (G1)
- DK Horse Acorn (G1)
- Ogden Phipps (G1) pres. by Ford
Sat
June 6
7 Stakes Races
- Belmont Stakes (G1) pres. by NYRA Bets
- Resorts World Casino Manhattan (G1)
- Hill ‘N’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap (G1)
Sun
June 7
2 Stakes Races
- Poker (G3)
- Soaring Softly (G3)
Events
The 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga Springs promises a thrilling five-day celebration of thoroughbred racing and entertainment.
The centerpiece is the 158th running of the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6.
Wed
June 3
Thu
June 4
Fri
June 5
Pennant Giveaway: Free with paid admission, while supplies last
Belmont Ball: Cocktail party and dinner benefitting equine charities (6:45-10:30pm)
Sun
June 7
A Legacy 158 Years In The Making
2026 Preakness Preview
Expert handicappers from NYRA Bets provide analysis and picks for the Saturday's Preakness Stakes.
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