Welcome to Belmont Stakes Day
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Saluting the Colors
Friday was dark and dreary, as Summer Bird splashed through the slop.
Photo: Rick Samuels
And Mr. Hot Stuff played in the mud.
But, the sun and the crowd came out on Saturday.
The new ambassador for Horse Racing.
The stakes begin with the speedy Fabulous Strike outrunning the field in the True North.
Great hats aren't only for the Derby.
And in case you didn't bring your own hat.
Diamondrella outruns champion Forever Together to take the Just a Game.
Derby winner Mine That Bird showed his teeth Belmont Week.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
The Woody Stephens went to Munnings, whose blazed face marked the trail.
It wouldn't be the Belmont Stakes without D. Wayne Lukas, who brought Luv Gov
and Flying Private.
Gabby's Golden Gal shows the way in the Acorn Stakes.
Photo: Adam Coglianese
Studying the horses with a careful eye.
Gio Ponti goes from last to first in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap.
Showing support for Calvin's Quest for the Triple Crown.
Others preferred Charitable Man
or Dunkirk
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The hardware is ready for its close-up.
Posing for a group photo before the big event.
And They're Off in the 141st Belmont Stakes!
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