Twelve Things You Might Not Know About the Belmont Stakes
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The Belmont Stakes is next Saturday, June 10, and the historic race is one of the most celebrated sporting events in the country. Get ready for the race and brush up on your Belmont trivia with 12 fun facts below.
1. The favorite won the Belmont in 11 consecutive editions, from 1878 to 1888.
2. The Belmont is the oldest of the three Triple Crown races. First run in 1867, it predates both the Kentucky Derby (1875) and Preakness Stakes (1873).