stakes: 2023 Belmont Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

Presented by NYRA Bets on June 10 at Belmont Park is generating significant excitement, even though there is no Triple Crown at stake this year.

National Treasure, the victorious horse in the Preakness Stakes, will face a formidable field led by Forte, the celebrated 2-year-old colt of 2022. Forte was initially the favorite for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve but had to withdraw due to a foot bruise. Fortunately, he has since recovered.

The Belmont Stakes, a grueling 1 ½-mile race, is renowned as the "Test of the Champion" for good reason. None of these 3-year-old horses have ever attempted such a demanding distance before, and it's unlikely they will encounter it again.Throughout history, only thirteen horses have managed to triumph in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, forever cementing their names in the annals of horse racing as Triple Crown winners. The esteemed list includes Sir Barton (1919), Gallant Fox (1930), Omaha (1935), War Admiral (1937), Whirlaway (1941), Count Fleet (1943), Assault (1946), Citation (1948), Secretariat (1973), Seattle Slew (1977), Affirmed (1978), American Pharoah (2015), and Justify (2018).

The prestigious Belmont Stakes, with a prize of $1.5 million and Grade 1 status, serves as the centerpiece of an extraordinary day of racing at the renowned "Big Sandy" track. The event features eight other graded stakes races, including three qualifying races for the Breeders' Cup World Championships, known as "Win and You're In" races. Starting in 2023, television coverage of the 155th Belmont Stakes will be broadcasted on Fox Sports. The race will be aired nationwide on FOX from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Earlier races at Belmont on Saturday will be shown on the "America's Day at the Races" program, airing on FS1 and FS2.

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Angel of Empire:

Jockey: Flavien PratTrainer: Brad CoxOwner: Albaugh Family StablesCareer record: 7 starts - 4 wins - 1 second - 1 thirdCareer earnings: $1,369,375Running style: CloserNotable achievements: Finished third in the Kentucky Derby; won the Risen Star Stakes and Arkansas Derby

Arcangelo:

Jockey: Javier CastellanoTrainer: Jena AntonucciOwner: Blue Rose FarmCareer record: 4 starts - 2 wins - 1 second - 0 thirdsCareer earnings: $167,400Running style: Stalker/CloserNotable achievements: Won the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park

Forte:

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.Trainer: Todd PletcherOwners: Repole Stable and St. Elias StableCareer record: 7 starts - 6 wins - 0 seconds - 0 thirdsCareer earnings: $2,409,830Running style: StalkerNotable achievements: Scratch from the Kentucky Derby due to a hoof bruise; won the Curlin Florida Derby

Hit Show:

Jockey: Manny FrancoTrainer: Brad CoxOwners: Gary and Mary WestCareer record: 6 starts - 3 wins - 1 second - 0 thirdsCareer earnings: $494,375Running style: Stalker/CloserNotable achievements: Finished fifth in the Kentucky Derby

Il Miracolo:

Jockey: Marcos MenesesTrainer: Antonio SanoOwner: AlexandresCareer record: 10 starts - 2 wins - 3 seconds - 0 thirdsCareer earnings: $103,125Running style: Pacesetter/Press the paceNotable achievements: Won a recent allowance race at Gulfstream Park

National Treasure:

Jockey: John VelazquezTrainer: Bob BaffertOwners: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert Masterson, Stonestreet Stables, Jay Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital, and Catherine DonovanCareer record: 6 starts - 2 wins - 1 second - 2 thirdsCareer earnings: $1,335,000Running style: Pacesetter/Press the paceNotable achievements: Won the Preakness Stakes

Prove Worthy:

Jockey: TBATrainer: Todd PletcherOwners: Repole Stable and St. Elias StableCareer record: 3 starts - 1 win - 1 second - 0 thirdsCareer earnings: $76,590Running style: StalkerThese horses are all potential contenders for the Belmont Stakes, and their past performances and running styles provide insights into their abilities and chances in the race
Q1: What is the Belmont Stakes?A: The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious horse racing event, part of the Triple Crown series.

Q2: What is the distance of the Belmont Stakes?

A: The Belmont Stakes is run at a distance of 1.5 miles.