The nine-horse field is set with horses trained by Todd Pletcher, Bob Baffert among the entries
The 155th edition of the Belmont Stakes is taking place Saturday, June 10 and nine horses will be competing in “The Test of the Champion” — the longest of the Triple Crown races at 1 1/2 miles.
Mage — the winner of the 149th Kentucky Derby — will not be participating. However, Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure will be back on the track at Belmont Park.
Forte was originally the favorite to win at Churchill Downs in May, but he was a late scratch because of a bruised hoof. He also did not compete in at the Preakness Stakes, but the Todd Pletcher-trained horse is ready to prove himself at Belmont Park. Last year’s Belmont Stakes winner was Mo Donegal, who was also trained by Pletcher — an eight-time Eclipse Award winner. Pletcher’s horses have won Belmont four times (2007, 2013, 2017, 2022).
Who wins the Belmont Stakes, and which huge double-digit longshot is a must-back? Visit SportsLine to see the top picks for the Belmont Stakes, all from the expert who nailed the winner, trifecta and superfecta at the Preakness and has called four of the last five Belmont winners.
How to watch the 2023 Belmont Stakes
Date: Saturday, June 10
Post time: 6:50 p.m. ET
Location: Belmont Park — Elmont, N.Y.
TV: Fox | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)
Below are the horses who are set to run in the race, as well as their jockeys, trainers and owners, listed by their post positions.
1. Tapit Shoes
- Jockey: Jose Ortiz
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Owners: Spendthrift Farm, Steve Landers Racing, Martin Schwartz, Michael Dubb, Ten Strike Racing, Jim Bakke, Titletown Racing, Kueber Racing, Big Easy Racing, Winners Win, and Michael Caruso
2. Tapit Trice
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Owners: Whisper Hill Farm and Gainesway Stable
3. Arcangelo
- Jockey: Javier Castellano
- Trainer: Jena Antonucci
- Owner: Blue Rose Farm
4. National Treasure
- Jockey: John Velazquez
- Trainer: Bob Baffert
- Owners: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables, Schoenfarber, Jay A., Waves Edge Capital and Catherine Donovan
5. Il Miracolo
- Jockey: Marcos Meneses
- Trainer: Antonio Sano
- Owner: Alexandres
6. Forte
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Owners: Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable
7. Hit Show
- Jockey: Manny Franco
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Owners: Gary and Mary West
8. Angel of Empire
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Owner: Albaugh Family Stables
9. Red Route One
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Trainer: Steve Asmussen
- Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds
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