1919 Belmont Stakes

51st Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
Grade I stakes race
Location Belmont Park
Elmont, New York, U.S.
Date June 11, 1919
Distance 1 38 mi (11 furlongs; 2,213 m)
Winning horse Sir Barton
Winning time 2:17 25
Jockey Johnny Loftus
Trainer H. Guy Bedwell
Owner J. K. L. Ross
Conditions Fast
Surface Dirt

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 38–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 38–mile.

Results

FinishPPHorseJockeyOwnerTrainerFinal oddsStakes
1 1 Sir Barton Johnny Loftus J. K. L. Ross H. Guy Bedwell 7–20 $11,950
2 3 Sweep On 12–5 $1,500
3 2 Natural Bridge 12–5 $750

References

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