The Belmont Stakes is the oldest and longest of the three classic horse races (with the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes) that constitute the Triple Crown of American horse racing. The Belmont Stakes originated in 1867 and is named after the financier, diplomat, and sportsman August Belmont. It has been run at various distances and tracks in its history. Since 1905, however, it has been held at Belmont Park, near New York City—except in 2024–26 when the track was closed for renovations—and the course has usually been 1.5 miles (about 2,400 meters) in length since 1926.
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