Belmont Stakes 2025: Fans and horses set stage for last leg of the Triple Crown| See Photos | Hindustan Times

Belmont Stakes 2025: Fans and horses set stage for last leg of the Triple Crown| See Photos

Published on Jun 08, 2025 12:49 AM IST

A look at Belmont Stakes 2025 preparations as fans flocked to Saratoga Springs to kick off the excitement ahead of the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes.

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Horse racing fans poured into Saratoga Springs on Saturday, June 7, 2025, arriving early to take their places for the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 08, 2025 12:49 AM IST

Horse racing fans poured into Saratoga Springs on Saturday, June 7, 2025, arriving early to take their places for the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)(AP)

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Horses took to the track in a prep race ahead of the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 08, 2025 12:49 AM IST

Horses took to the track in a prep race ahead of the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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Despite the rain, fans gathered at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, to witness a thrilling race before the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes.(Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 08, 2025 12:49 AM IST

Despite the rain, fans gathered at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, to witness a thrilling race before the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes.(Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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As the horses thundered down the track in a pre-Belmont race at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, spectators watched in eager anticipation.(Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 08, 2025 12:49 AM IST

As the horses thundered down the track in a pre-Belmont race at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, spectators watched in eager anticipation.(Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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Race fan Marc Simms from Kentucky posed for a portrait at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, ahead of the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. (Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 08, 2025 12:49 AM IST

Race fan Marc Simms from Kentucky posed for a portrait at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, ahead of the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. (Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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A fan, sporting a stunning feathered hat, looked on with anticipation between races at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, ahead of the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. (Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 08, 2025 12:49 AM IST

A fan, sporting a stunning feathered hat, looked on with anticipation between races at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, ahead of the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. (Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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Abby Hornacek and Samantha Honig, both from New York, enjoyed the festivities from the grandstand on Saturday, June 7, 2025, before the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 08, 2025 12:49 AM IST

Abby Hornacek and Samantha Honig, both from New York, enjoyed the festivities from the grandstand on Saturday, June 7, 2025, before the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)(AP)

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A racehorse was cooled down with a refreshing spray at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, ahead of the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes.(Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 08, 2025 12:49 AM IST

A racehorse was cooled down with a refreshing spray at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025, ahead of the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes.(Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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