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Belmont at Saratoga Is a Draw, but Keeping the Triple Crown Relevant Remains a Concern
- The 157th Belmont Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, marking the second year in a row that the event will take place at the Saratoga track located in Saratoga Springs, New York.
- The race moved to Saratoga due to ongoing Belmont Park renovations, sparking discussion on how to maintain Triple Crown interest among casual fans.
- Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, Preakness winner Journalism, and Derby third-place Baeza headline an eight-horse field competing at a shortened 1¼-mile distance.
- Michael Banahan noted, "It's a great day out, lots of excitement," while Journalism remains the betting favorite at 8-5 odds, and Sovereignty is at 2-1.
- The Belmont's relocation and schedule changes highlight challenges for horse racing's prominence, with reopening of Belmont Park expected in September 2026 potentially ending Saratoga hosting.
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