The 2024 Belmont Stakes is shaping up to be an exciting race, with the winners of both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes competing. Mystik Dan, who won the Derby, will participate in all three Triple Crown races, the first horse to do so since 2020. Seize The Grey, the Preakness winner, meanwhile, will aim for another victory in a Triple Crown race.
The Belmont Stakes will feature a total of ten horses, including Derby runner-up Sierra Leone and three others that also ran at Churchill Downs.
Belmont Stakes Info
The 2024 Belmont Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, June 8. The race is projected to start at 6:41 p.m. ET.
You can catch all the action live on Fox, or if you prefer to stream, it’s available on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.
Field with Post Positions
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Seize The Grey: Winner of the 2024 Preakness Stakes, eyeing another win.
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Resilience: Finished 6th in the Kentucky Derby, aiming for a comeback.
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Mystik Dan: Won the Kentucky Derby and finished 2nd in the Preakness Stakes.
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The Wine Steward: Finished 2nd in the 2024 Peter Pan Stakes, poised for a strong performance.
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Antiquarian: Won the 2024 Peter Pan Stakes and is a contender to watch.
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Dornoch: Finished 10th in the Kentucky Derby, hoping for a better result.
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Protective: Finished 3rd in the 2024 Peter Pan Stakes and aims to impress.
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Honor Marie: Placed 8th in the Kentucky Derby, seeking redemption.
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Sierra Leone: Runner-up in the Kentucky Derby, favored to win the Belmont.
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Mindframe: Winner of a Churchill Downs allowance race earlier this year, currently the second favorite behind Sierra Leone.
Preview
As we approach the 2024 Belmont Stakes, three horses are generating the most buzz: Mystik Dan, Seize The Grey, and Sierra Leone. Mystik Dan shocked many by winning the Kentucky Derby against steep odds and then securing a solid second-place finish at the Preakness Stakes.
Seize The Grey managed to best Mystik Dan at the Preakness and is well-positioned to repeat that success at Belmont potentially. On the other hand, Sierra Leone has been a consistent performer, starting the Triple Crown season alongside Fierceness as the favorite and maintaining a streak of first-or-second-place finishes.
While Mystik Dan, Seize The Grey, and Sierra Leone are the headliners, there are other notable contenders. Resilience, Dornoch, and Honor Marie, who also participated in the Derby, are looking to improve upon their previous performances.
Antiquarian, The Wine Steward, and Protective completed the Peter Pan Stakes in early May and are looking to follow in the footsteps of Arcangelo, the 2023 Belmont winner who used the Peter Pan as a springboard to success.
Additionally, Mindframe offers a wildcard element to the race despite lacking extensive racing experience, thanks to the expertise of his trainer, Todd Pletcher, and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr.
Fans excited about the race can not only enjoy the live broadcast on Fox but also consider online betting to enhance their engagement with this thrilling event.
The Takeaway
The 2024 Belmont Stakes promises to be a thrilling event. With top horses like Mystik Dan, Seize The Grey, and Sierra Leone in the running, the competition is fierce. Fans can tune in to Fox or Fox Sports online for live coverage.
The confirmed field of ten horses ensures an exciting race. Whether you’re a seasoned racing fan or a casual viewer, the Belmont Stakes is one event you won’t want to miss.
