What are the Belmont Futurity Stakes?
The Belmont Futurity Stakes is a prestigious horse race in the U.S., traditionally held at Belmont Park in New York. This Grade 3 event is a six-furlong sprint on dirt or turf, and it's for 2-year-olds. The race often serves as a stepping stone for young horses looking to make a mark on the future racing scene.
When are the 2026 Belmont Futurity Stakes?
The Belmont Futurity Stakes will take place between September and October 2026. It's an exciting event that attracts horse racing fans and online horse betting enthusiasts alike.
Belmont Futurity Stakes Winners
Throughout its long history, many great horses have won the Belmont Futurity Stakes. Legendary horses like Man o' War (1919), Secretariat (1972), and Affirmed (1977) are some of the older notable winners, cementing the race's place in horse racing lore.
These champions went on to become iconic figures in racing, with Affirmed eventually achieving Triple Crown status. The event's rich history makes it a must-watch for those involved in horse racing and online horse betting.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2024 | Mentee | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Repole Stable | 1:08.82. |
| 2023 | Book'em Danno | José Ortiz | Derek S. Ryan | Atlantic Stix Racing | 1:09.47 |
| 2022 | Nagirroc | Manuel Franco | H. Graham Motion | Madaket Stables, Little Red Feather Racing & William Strauss | 1:09.36 |
| 2021 | Slipstream | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | Jump Sucker Stable | 1:08.36 |
| 2020 | Second Of July | Dylan Davis | Philip Gleaves | Bryan Hiliard | 1:09.33 |
The Belmont Futurity Stakes is a part of the Breeder's Cup Challenger Series, serving as a "Win and You're In" race. This means that the winner of the Belmont Futurity Stakes automatically earns a spot in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, one of the marquee races at the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
For bettors involved in online horse betting, this connection to the Breeders' Cup adds significant value to the race, as the winner's next stop could be one of the biggest stages in international horse racing.
