Belmont Stakes 2024 Post Positions
Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan Draws Number Three
Both Derby and Preakness Winners to Race in Saratoga
The 156th Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Saratoga Race Course. Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan has drawn the No. 3 post, while Preakness winner Seize the Grey will start from post No. 4.
Mystik Dan, trained by Bob Baffert, won the Kentucky Derby in a thrilling stretch duel. Seize the Grey, trained by Todd Pletcher, captured the Preakness Stakes by a convincing 3 1/2 lengths.
The Belmont Stakes is a 1 1/2-mile race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds. It is the longest and most demanding of the Triple Crown races. Only 13 horses have ever won all three Triple Crown races.
The Belmont Stakes field is expected to be one of the strongest in recent years. In addition to Mystik Dan and Seize the Grey, several other top 3-year-olds are expected to compete, including Epicenter, Rich Strike, and Mo Donegal.
The Belmont Stakes is one of the most prestigious races in the world. It is a race that every horse owner and trainer dreams of winning. This year's race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in history.
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