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Historic Belmont Stakes: Eight Horses Compete for $2M Prize

6/2/2025

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Eight magnificent horses, including top contenders Sovereignty and Journalism, are set to race for glory in the $2 million Belmont Stakes this Saturday at Saratoga. Trainer Michael McCarthy has confirmed that Journalism will make history as the only horse to compete in all three Triple Crown events. The excitement builds as the post-position draw is scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m. EDT in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

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Story summary

Eight magnificent horses, including top contenders Sovereignty and Journalism, are set to race for glory in the $2 million Belmont Stakes this Saturday at Saratoga. Trainer Michael McCarthy has confirmed that Journalism will make history as the only horse to compete in all three Triple Crown events. The excitement builds as the post-position draw is scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m. EDT in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.