Belmont Stakes
Coverage of Belmont Stakes in the Nexus archive.
- Preakness: Race will shift to Sunday, move back a week, stay with NBC
The Preakness Stakes will move to the fourth Sunday in May, a week later than its traditional date, to increase its prominence on the horse racing calendar. The race will continue to air on NBC and Peacock through 2032, with organizers aiming to attract more Kentucky Derby participants.
- Renegade remains the favorite for the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes
Renegade remains the favorite for the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes, which is the third leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.
- Belmont Park 2.0: Take an inside look at the rebuilt racetrack as post time nears for the next era of New York horse racing
Belmont Park is reopening in September 2023 after a $450 million renovation by the New York Racing Association (NYRA), featuring a modernized grandstand, expanded paddock, and year-round racing. The new facility aims to enhance the fan experience with luxury boxes and open spaces, hosting major events like the Belmont Stakes and Breeders' Cup World Championships.