The Belmont stakes is the final jewel of the Triple Crown and arguably more difficult to win that the Kentucky Derby or Preakness Stakes. The Belmont Stakes is the longest of all three Triple Crown races at 1.5 miles. So not only is this race the longest, but horses have already run two races in most cases after being in the first two legs of the Triple Crown and attempt to make their second consecutive start on short rest.

The Belmont Stakes is known as “The Test of Champions and is held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. This year the Belmont Stakes will take place on June 9th, 2012 and if you would like to place your Belmont Stakes bets early, our advance wagering and future wager options will be available for your convenience.

Watch the Belmont Stakes on June 9th on NBC and Enjoy Horse Betting!

Belmont Stakes Purse Structure

Result	Purse of $1,000,000
Winner	$620,000 (62%)
Second	$200,000 (20%)
Third	$100,000 (10%)
Forth	$50,000 (5%)
Fifth	$30,000 (3%)

Belmont Stakes TV Schedule

Date	Time (ET)	Races	Network
June 10	4:00 - 5:00 PM	Belmont Classics	Versus
June 11	5:00 - 7:00 PM	Belmont Stakes	NBC
	7:00 - 7:30 PM	Post-Race Coverage	Versus

Saturday, June 9, 2012, Belmont Stakes DAY Race Schedule

Post Time	Stakes	Division	Grade	Purse	Distance	Age
2:34pm	Acorn Stakes	fillies- dirt	I	$300,000	1 mile	3 yo
3:15pm	True North Stakes	Dirt	II	$250,000	6 f	3 Yrs & Up
3:59pm	Woody Stephens Stakes	Dirt	II	$250,000	7F	3 Yrs
4:43pm	Just a Game Stakes	fillies & mares- turf	I	$400,000	1 mile	3 yo's & up
5:39pm	Woodford Reserve Manhattan Stakes	Turf	I	$400,000	1 1/4 miles	3 yo's & up
6:35pm	Belmont Stakes	Dirt	I	$1,000,000	1 1/2 miles	3 Yo

Gates open at 8:30 a.m.
First race starts at 11:45 a.m.
Belmont Stakes runs at approximately 6:32 p.m.
General Admission: Grandstand $10, Clubhouse $20.