The Belmont Derby is a premier turf race for three-year-old horses.It is part of the larger Belmont Racing Festival, offering significant prestige and prize money. The event draws top competitors and is a highlight of the racing season, both for its competitive field and its place within a weekend of top-tier horse racing events.
The 2026 Belmont Derby is scheduled for July 3th. This annual event takes place at Saratoga in Saratoga Springs, New York.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Test Score | Manuel Franco | H. Graham Motion | Amerman Racing LLC | 1:45.56 |
| 2024 | Trikari | John R. Velazquez | H. Graham Motion | Amerman Racing LLC | 1:54.71 |
| 2023 | Far Bridge | Jose L. Ortiz | Todd Pletcher | LSU Stables | 2:01.75 |
| 2022 | Classic Causeway | Julien R. Leparoux | Kenneth G. McPeek | Kentucky West Racing LLC and Cooper, Clarke M. | 1:59.99 |
| 2021 | Bolshoi Ballet | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B., Smith, Derrick and Westerberg | 2:04.42 |
| 2020 | Gufo | Junior Alvarado | Christophe Clement | Otter Bend Stables, LLC | 2:02.25 |
Formerly known as the Jamaica Handicap. This exhilarating race has undergone remarkable transformations since its inception. Originally named after the vibrant Jamaica District in Queens, New York, the first Jamaica Handicap took place in 1929 at the renowned Jamaica Race Course. Over the years, the race's location shifted, with contests held at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens during specific years, including 1960, 1975-1977, 1979-1981, and 1987.
