Belmont Stakes at Saratoga: History and Hope Linked in Triple Crown Race

Saratoga Springs, New York United States of America
Belmont Stakes, third leg of Triple Crown, will be held at Saratoga for the first time this year
Morrissey's background as a boxing champion, gangster, casino owner, gambler and future US congressman foreshadowed Saratoga's reputation
Saratoga is known for its history of soul-testing experiences for horse players and their bank accounts
Saratoga Springs hosted the first race meeting in 1863 by John Morrissey
The Battle of Saratoga was pivotal to the American Revolution and Saratoga is the birthplace of the potato chip
Upset defeated Man o' War in 1919, earning Saratoga its nickname: the Graveyard of Champions
Belmont Stakes at Saratoga: History and Hope Linked in Triple Crown Race

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With Belmont in Saratoga, Horse Racing’s History and Hope Are Linked

The storied track is hosting the Triple Crown race as progress around safety and increased capital investment lift the battered sport’s prospects. Saratoga is hosting the Belmont Stakes for the first time this year.Credit...Victor J. Blue for The New York Times Joe Drape

Reporting from Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

In 1863, John (Old Smoke) Morrissey, seeing promise in an upstate town with natural springs and access to the wealthy and foolhardy from New York to Boston, held the first race meeting in Saratoga Springs. Morrissey’s résumé foretold his vision: Old Smoke was a boxing champion, gangster, casino owner, gambler and future United States congressman.

Ever since, horse players from around the world have made Saratoga a summer sojourn, knowing that their souls, their livers and their bank accounts were certain to take a beating because of the happenings at the track.

Saratoga’s past has always been tethered to its future. The Battle of Saratoga was pivotal to the American Revolution. The potato chip was born here. And a horse named Upset handed the immortal Man o’ War his only loss in 22 races, earning the country’s oldest racetrack its nickname: the Graveyard of Champions.

On Saturday, when 10 horses line up for the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes, history and hope will be linked once more. The most storied track in America is hosting the third leg of the Triple Crown at a time when progress around safety and increased capital investment seems to be lifting the prospects of a battered old sport.

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How to watch Belmont Stakes live stream free from anywhere

Business Insider Lillian Brown Saturday, 08 June 2024 22:51
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    • The Belmont Stakes is the final race in the 2024 Triple Crown horse races.
    • The Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, for the first time.
    • Coverage on FS1 starts at 10:30 a.m. ET and runs until 4 p.m. ET.
    • Fubo is a live TV streaming package that offers both early FS1 coverage and FOX coverage of the main race for those without cable.
    • Virgin Media 2 will live stream the Belmont Stakes for free in Ireland, no account creation required.
    • ExpressVPN can be used to access Virgin Media 2 from outside of Ireland to watch the race for free.
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    • ][The Belmont Stakes will air on Fox Sports 1 and FOX.][] The Belmont Stakes will air on Fox Sports 1 and FOX.
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2024 Belmont Stakes: Start time, odds, live stream, horses, TV channel, preview, how to watch

CBS Sports Austin Nivison Saturday, 08 June 2024 21:14
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    • D. Wayne Lukas, who is the oldest trainer to win a Triple Crown race at 88 years old, will have the inside track with Seize the Grey (8-1) in the Belmont Stakes.
    • The Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York instead of Belmont Park due to renovations.
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Saratoga Springs Will Host Belmont Stakes Amid Shifts in Horse Racing

The New York Times Joe Drape Friday, 07 June 2024 09:06
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    • Saratoga Springs is hosting the Belmont Stakes for the first time this year.
    • John Morrissey, a boxing champion, gangster, casino owner, gambler and future United States congressman held the first race meeting in Saratoga Springs in 1863.
    • Saratoga Springs has been a summer sojourn for horse players from around the world since its inception.
    • The Battle of Saratoga was pivotal to the American Revolution.
    • The potato chip was born at Saratoga Springs.
    • Upset, a horse, handed Man o’ War his only loss in 15 races at Saratoga Springs.
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How to watch the 2024 Belmont Stakes race today

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Meredith Gordon Saturday, 08 June 2024 22:53
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    • The Belmont Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024 with a post time of 6:41 p.m. ET (3:41 p.m. PT).
    • Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and Preakness winner Seize the Grey will compete in the Belmont Stakes.
    • The race will air on Fox and can be streamed on Sling TV, Fubo, and Hulu  B Live TV/ESPN bundle.
    • To watch without cable, options include Sling TV’s Blue tier for $30 (first month) or Fubo’s Pro Tier for $80 per month.
    • The Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Racecourse in Saratoga Springs, NY due to ongoing construction at Belmont Park.
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Where to watch and how to follow the 2024 Belmont Stakes

Yahoo Sports Mark Story Saturday, 08 June 2024 22:54
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    • The Belmont Stakes, the third leg of North American thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, will take place on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
    • Sierra Leone trained by Chad Brown is the morning line betting favorite
    • Television coverage will be provided by Fox and FS1
    • Fox Sports app and FoxSports.com will offer livestreaming of the Belmont Stakes after signing in with a cable TV provider.
    • Radio coverage is available on satellite radio (XM Channel 83, Sirius Channel 83, Internet Channel 83)
    • The Belmont Stakes entries and odds can be found online
    • Postrace coverage will be available on Kentucky.com
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