Eleven Instagram Accounts to Follow for the Belmont
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The 146th running of the Belmont Stakes is fast approaching and below is a list of great Instagram profiles - from racing venues to horse trainers and news outlets - that will provide you with the most current photos leading up to the 'Run for the Carnations'. Check out these pages, give a follow, and tweet ’em out this week!
Are there other pages you like on Instagram? Share in the comments below!
1. The New York Racing Association - @TheNYRA
The official page for the New York State Racing Association is a top place to find photos of all the Belmont contenders. NYRA keeps their page interactive, not only by adding great pictures from morning workouts but also by educating their followers with stories and photos from past races at their tracks.
2. Santa Anita Park - @santaanitapark
California Chrome qualified for the Kentucky Derby by winning two of Santa Anita’s Derby preps. Although he won't be racing at Santa Anita on June 7, check out all of the fun photos and videos of California Chrome that the track shares.
3. NBC Sports - @nbcsports
NBC and NBC Sports Network will be providing 16 hours of television coverage for the Belmont Stakes in addition to their past coverage of the Derby and Preakness. Check out their page and see how they have been documenting the Triple Crown through photos!
4. America's Best Racing - @americasbestracing
We love capturing great moments from the best horse racing events across the country and sharing them on Instagram. Follow us to see shots of California Chrome as he prepares at Belmont Park plus more great racing coverage.
5. The Daily Racing Form - @dailyracingform
The Daily Racing Form's Instagram is filled with spectacular photos of Belmont Stakes contenders from some of the best photographers in the industry, such as Barbara Livingston and Justin N. Lane.
6. Victor Espinoza - @espinozasvictor
California Chrome’s jockey is new to Instagram but if we know Victor, we know he’s going to be a fantastic follow. Check in with him to get his perspective on the Belmont Stakes.
7. Photos by Z - @photosbyzky
“Z” (as she is known around the track) is a top horse racing photographer, and her Instagram feed has all aspects of life around the track: from horses to humans to hats, you’ll see a little bit of everything.
8. Winstar Farm - @winstarfarm
WinStar Farm is the home to Belmont Stakes contender Commissioner. The photos on the WinStar Farm feed are breathtaking and the perfect addition to your news feed!
9. Eric Kalet - @erickalet
Eric Kalet is the photographer for industry news site The Paulick Report. His Instagram feed includes amazing behind-the-scenes access to big moments in horse racing.
10. Dan Tordjman - @danonymousracing
America's Best Racing Brand Ambassador Dan Tordjman will keep you up-to-date with all the news from Belmont and most likely will give you a winning bet, too!
11. Victoria Garofolo - @itsmevictoriag
America's Best Racing Brand Ambassador Victoria Garofalo has an awesome Instagram page filled with pictures of all the best racetracks ... and the best fashion.