How many furlongs is the Belmont?

Asked by: Shaam Block

12 furlongs12 furlongs, making it the longest of the Triple Crown races and typically the longest race that Thoroughbreds who compete in the series will ever run.

Has any horse beat Secretariat’s record at Belmont?

Only four horses challenged Secretariat in the Belmont, even though the previous seven horses to have won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness withered in the 1 1/2-mile race, unable to match Citation’s 1948 Triple Crown.

Which Triple Crown race is the longest?

The Belmont Stakes

The record time of running the 1 ½ mile race in 2:24 still stands. The Belmont Stakes is currently contested at 1 ½ miles, or 12 furlongs, making it the longest of the Triple Crown races and typically the longest race that Thoroughbreds who compete in the series will ever run.

What TV channel is the Belmont horse race on?

While the Belmont Stakes won’t begin until 6:44 p.m. ET, the NBC family of networks will broadcast coverage of the race from 3 to 5 p.m. ET on CNBC and 5 to 7 p.m. ET on NBC. Horse racing fans will be able to catch some of the races held at Belmont Park during its three-day racing festival as a result.
Jun 11, 2022

What time is the Belmont race on Saturday?

If you are in Elmont, N.Y. on Saturday, or anywhere on the East Coast, you can watch the Belmont Stakes at 6:44 p.m. ET. In the Midwest, back it up an hour to 5:44 p.m. In the Rocky Mountain time zone, it’s at 4:44 p.m.
Jun 11, 2022

What time is the first race at Belmont racetrack?

Day 1 of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival on Thursday, June 9 is a twilight racing program featuring nine races with a first post of 3:05 p.m. Eastern. First post on the 11-race Friday, June 10 card is 12:50 p.m. First post on Belmont Stakes Day, which will feature 13 races, is 11:20 a.m.
May 25, 2022

What time is the Belmont Stakes 2022?

approximately 6:49 p.m. ET

The 2022 Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday, June 11 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Post time is set for approximately 6:49 p.m. ET.