1919 Belmont Stakes

51st Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
Grade I stakes race
LocationBelmont Park
Elmont, New York, U.S.
DateJune 11, 1919
Distance1+3⁄8 mi (11 furlongs; 2,213 m)
Winning horseSir Barton
Winning time2:17 2⁄5
JockeyJohnny Loftus
TrainerH. Guy Bedwell
OwnerJ. K. L. Ross
ConditionsFast
SurfaceDirt
← 1918
1920 →

The 1919 Belmont Stakes was the 51st running of the Belmont Stakes. It was the 13th Belmont Stakes held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and was held on June 11, 1919. With a field of only three horses, heavily favored Sir Barton won the 1 3⁄8–mile race (11 f; 2.2 km) by 5 lengths over Sweep On.[1]

By winning the Belmont, Sir Barton became the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes -- a feat which would later become known as the "Triple Crown."[2]

Sir Barton's time of 2:17.4 set an American record for 1 3⁄8–mile.

Results

Finish PP Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final odds Earnings
US$
1 1 Sir Barton Johnny Loftus H. Guy Bedwell J. K. L. Ross 7–20 $11,950
2 3 Sweep On Charles Fairbrother William H. Karrick William R. Coe 12–5 $1,500
3 2 Natural Bridge Linus McAtee William H. Karrick William R. Coe 12–5 $750

References

  1. ^ 1919 Belmont Stakes chart.
  2. ^ Shanklin, Bill. "THE BELMONT STAKES, 1919 and 2009, AND THE EPSOM DERBY, 2009". Horse Racing Business. June 6, 2009.