The U.S Triple Crown Series is underway and this must deem the exciting season of the year for all horse racing enthusiasts. The fans are waiting all year long to this grand horse racing event in the United States. Actually, the horse racing tournament like Triple Crown is one of the most awaited sports betting game compared to other sports that’s existing.
The Triple Crown Series is kick-off by the Kentucky Derby which opened last April 27, 2019, and the racing showdown will take place on May 4, 2019. After the Kentucky Derby comes the middle jewel which is the Preakness Stakes on May 18, 2019, two weeks after the derby. Finally, the Belmont Stakes will conclude the racing showdown naming the possible Triple Crown this year.
While Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes have finally set their event schedule for all racing fans to look up and wage, let’s take a look to the schedule of events of the final jewel of Triple Crown. This will help you in outlining your schedule and bet for your favorite horse racers based on expert picks so you can ultimately look forward in attending this year’s Belmont Stakes.
Saturday, June 1st
This is the opening day of the Belmont Stakes where a grand parade is held. This is often called the Belmont or Elmont parade. This will start around 10 AM in the Elmont Public Library. The walk with the band will then continue in Hempstead Turnpike going back to the Belmont Park. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) officials wit join the Belmont Stakes organization along with the local officials of Belmont to show off the Belmont Stakes festival.
Sunday, June 2nd
It’s a charitable event that Belmont Stakes held annually. Organizers of the racing show organize 5k Run For Prostate Cancer, a run for a cause event that supports the expenses of people who are suffering from prostate cancer. The Belmont Stakes has adopted International Medical Foundation as their recipient of the said run for a cause.
This will start around 7 AM on June 2 and takes place within the Elmont Park race track. If you would like to take part in this run for a cause to help raise funds in support with the prostate cancer patients, you can sign up today by visiting www.belmontstakes.com.
Thursday, June 6th
This is one of the busiest days in the Belmont Stakes festival. The first event to be held during this day is community service. NYRA will grace the kick off of the Belmont Stakes festival by acknowledging and honoring the regional and local officials and other non-profit organizations that serve as sponsors of the event.
In this event, the officials and the whole Belmont Stakes organization will set up big tables in the grandstand to help in raising funds. The funds that they will raise will go directly to the communities and give them valuables depending on their needs. Truly this is a rewarding event the Belmont Stakes organizers have ever made.
The second event during this day is called the” Low Roller Contest” This is a heat up to the Belmont Stakes betting in which you can ultimately test your handicapping abilities. There are certain prizes placed that you can win in a Win, Place, and Show bets you have placed. This will also give you a clearer picture of what Belmont Stakes betting looks like once the main racing show will kick-off.
Saturday, June 8th
This is the biggest day for the Belmont Stakes festival. This is the formal racing event where a strongest and mightiest line up of three-year-old thoroughbred racers will give it all for the Belmont Stakes 2019 crown and vying for the Triple Crown this year.
Technically, it is also expected that the big winners of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes will compete in the final jewel of the Triple Crown showdown hoping to get the coveted crown this season. In the first quarter of this year, racing fans and experts have seen Bob Baffert’s entry once again to might possibly get the crown. Last year’s Triple Crown title was clinched by Justify which was also Bob Baffert’s entry.
This year, there is a tight competition between Game Winner, Roadster, Improbable, Omaha Beach, and Maximum Security. These five colts are considered to be the strongest horse racers this year who will also be part of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Truly, this year’s race for the Triple Crown title won’t be easy.
The final event of the Belmont Stakes will be the Post-Race Concert. The concert will be exciting as one of the most promising Hollywood award-winning hip hop music influencer Flo Rida will heat up the stage. Make sure that if you want to take part the most festive post-race Belmont Stakes party, grab your tickets now to completely enjoy the whole show.