Largest Attendance Record
Recent runnings of the Belmont Stakes have packed
Belmont Park with more than
100,000 fans.
The high-water mark was on June 5, 2004 when Smarty Jones was
denied the Triple Crown by Birdstone.
A total of 103,222 came on June 8, 2002 to watch War Emblem
run for the Triple Crown; he finished eighth, well behind
longshot winner Sarava.
And, in 2003, 101,864 watched Funny Cide finish third behind
Empire Maker in his bid to win the Triple Crown. Additional high
attendance marks: 85,818 in 1999 (Lemon Drop Kid denied
Charismatic the Triple Crown); 82,694 in 1971 (Pass Catcher
denied Canonero II the Triple Crown); and 80,162 in 1998
(Victory Gallop denied Real Quiet the Triple Crown).
TRIVIA
Winning Post Positions |
Colors of Winners |
Largest Belmont
Stakes Attendance
TRADITIONS
Belmont Stakes Trophy |
Songs | White
Carnations
THE RACE
First Running |
Smallest Winning Margin |
Largest Winning
Margin | Fastest Races
Racing Purse - Smallest |
Racing Purse - Largest |
Winners
Price | Racing Field
Race History
JOCKEYS
Most Wins |
Consecutive Wins |
Dubious Distinction |
Julie Krone
OWNERS
Most Wins
TRAINERS
Most Wins |
Women Trainers |
Jockey and Trainer
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