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The Belmont Stakes (3rd of horseracing's Triple Crown) is held every June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. This 1.5 mile race has been known as the "Run for the Carnations" (the winner is blanketed with 300-400 white carnations) since 1990. Previously it was known as the "Test of a Champion". The 1st race, of the Triple Crown, is the Kentucky Derby which as been known as the "Run for the Roses" (winner wears a white and pink rose garland) since 1904. The 2nd race is the Preakness Stakes at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is known as "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans".
The Belmont Stakes (3rd of horseracing's Triple Crown) is held every June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. This 1.5 mile race has been known as the "Run for the Carnations" (the winner is blanketed with 300-400 white carnations) since 1990. Previously it was known as the "Test of a Champion". The 1st race, of the Triple Crown, is the Kentucky Derby which as been known as the "Run for the Roses" (winner wears a white and pink rose garland) since 1904. The 2nd race is the Preakness Stakes at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is known as "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans".

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