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The Belmont Stakes: A race of both tradition and change
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Apr 2, 2024
The Belmont Stakes: A race of both tradition and change

Brian Bouyea

Throughout its remarkable history, the Belmont Stakes has been defined in large part by the celebrated traditions of its distance, location, and stature. At 1 1/2-miles on the dirt at the iconic Belmont Park, the race matured into an American institution as the third jewel in the famed Triple Crown series. A deep dive into the Belmont’s archives, however, reveals an event with a legacy that has experienced significant changes to many of its characteristics since the inaugural edition in 1867.


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