Did you know that the Belmont Stakes, in addition to being known as the “Test of the Champion” for its long track, is also known as “The Run for the Carnations”? That’s because the victorious horse receives a blanket of white carnations at the conclusion of the race, much like the red roses and black-eyed Susans that the winners of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes (respectively) receive. The blanket of white carnations has about 700 flowers, imported fro Colombia, and weighs about 40 pounds. Another tradition is the silver winner’s trophy, which Paulding Farnham designed for Tiffany & Co. for presentation to August Belmont Jr in 1896. The Belmont family donated the trophy for yearly presentation in 1926, and the trophy has remained in use each year since. Another yearly tradition of the Belmont Stakes is the chance for sports betting enthusiasts to win big if they choose wisely. We have the full list of horses by post position and 2019 Belmont Stakes odds, along with some suggestions to boost your winnings.
2019 Belmont Stakes Betting Strategies
We are ON the turf for Day 1 of the @BelmontStakes Racing Festival! 🌱
— NYRA (@TheNYRA) June 6, 2019
- When: Saturday, June 8
- Where: Belmont Park, Elmont, NY
- TV: NBC
- Live Stream: NBCSports.com
Odds to Win the 2019 Belmont Stakes
- #1 Joevia (30/1)
- #2 Everfast (12/1)
- #3 Master Fencer (8/1)
- #4 Tax (15/1)
- #5 Bourbon War (12/1)
- #6 Spinoff (15/1)
- #7 Sir Winston (12/1)
- #8 Intrepid Heart (10/1)
- #9 War of Will (2/1)
- #10 Tacitus (9/5)