The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious American Grade I stakes race held yearly in June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The race is the third leg of the Triple Crown, following five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, and three weeks after the Preakness Stakes.
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The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. The race is for 3-year-old colts and fillies and is run at a distance of 1 1/2 miles. It is run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.