Eleven Instagram Accounts to Follow for Belmont
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As we approach the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes, the excitement of American Pharoah’s Triple Crown journey has started to intensify. To keep you up with all of the action leading up to the Belmont here is a list of Instagram accounts to follow to get you the inside scoop.
1. The New York Racing Association - @TheNYRA
NYRA is the home of the Belmont Stakes. Give them a follow to keep up with all the contenders as they prepare for their match-up on June 6.
2. NBC Sports - @NBCSports
The Belmont Stakes will be televised live on NBC. Follow them for a behind the scenes look at the event and you might be able to spot some celebrities enjoying the final jewel of the Triple Crown.
3. Victor Espinoza - @EspinozasVictor
Victor Espinoza was in this same Triple Crown-contending position last year and he’s having the ride of a lifetime with American Pharoah. Follow along for a glimpse into what the life of a world class jockey is like.
4. Zayat Stables - @ZayatStables
After three runner-up finishes in the Kentucky Derby, Zayat Stables finally tasted victory in the 2015 run for the roses with American Pharoah. Follow along to keep up with all of its horses.
5. Santa Anita Park - @SantaAnitaPark
It’s called The Great Race Place for a reason and this is American Pharoah’s home base. Follow along to see scenes from its Belmont Stakes party as well as everything that Santa Anita Park has to offer.
6. WinStar Farm - @WinStarFarm
WinStar Farm is no stranger to the Belmont Stakes winner’s circle as they won this event in 2010 with Drosselmeyer. This year they have Carpe Diem representing them from the barn of Todd Pletcher. Follow them for an inside look of the development of a foal from the farm to the track.
7. The Blood-Horse - @TheBloodHorse
The Blood-Horse is one of the premiere sources of news and photos in racing. Their Instagram account gives you a good look at the horses back at the barn and in the paddock before big races, making you feel like you are there.
8. TVG - @TVGNetwork
From video snippets of Belmont Stakes contenders to trackside photos, TVG provides an inside look at some of the biggest races across the country.
9. Daily Racing Form - @DailyRacingForm
The Daily Racing Form has a terrific group of photographers that will make you feel like you have access to every part of the track. Follow along for photos from the morning workouts to the afternoon races.
10. America’s Best Racing - @AmericasBestRacing
We enjoy capturing and sharing the best events across the country. Follow along to see what the Belmont Stakes is all about. Use #AmericasBestRacing and #AmericasBestFashion in your posts so they can appear on our website’s homepage!
11. Belmont Stakes - @BelmontStakes
The official account of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, the Belmont Stakes account is tweeting pictures of all the horses taking part in all of the stakes races during Belmont Stakes weekend. Check them out and get to know the horses you'll see on Belmont Stakes weekend.