2023 Belmont Stakes: Latest News | #belmontstakes #horseracing #sports #newyork #summer

The 2023 Belmont Stakes is set for Saturday, June 10, at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The 1.5-mile race is the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, and it is expected to be a competitive field. The morning-line favorite is Forte, a colt trained by Todd Pletcher. Forte won the Wood Memorial in his most recent start, and he has been training well since then. Other contenders include National Treasure, who won the Preakness Stakes, and Tapit Trice, who won the Blue Grass Stakes. The race is also expected to feature several other talented horses, including Angel of Empire, Hit Show, and We the People. The Belmont Stakes is one of the most prestigious races in horse racing, and it is sure to be a thrilling race. Be sure to tune in on Saturday to see who will win the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes.

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