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Check out the top contenders, post positions, odds, facts & figures, history & trivia plus related recipes and party ideas — along with everything else you ever wanted to know about the Triple Crown finale in New York.

The action takes place this year at Belmont Park, Saturday June 7, 2008, post time approx. 6:30 PM ET.

As race day draws near, look forward to the complete list of contenders and post positions for the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes.

Tune in for complete TV coverage airing on ABC beginning at 5 PM ET.

also see Feature Story -> Belmont - Race to the Triple Crown

Kentucky Derby | Preakness

Belmont Stakes - The official site offering up video clips, history and trivia and the complete lineup for the big race on June 9, along with feature stories & highlights

NBC Sports - Horse Racing - The official home of the two other televised races in the Triple Crown featuring Belmont news and related articles, video clips, history and trivia, plus fun features on the Kentucky Derby and Preakness races.

Thoroughbred Times On-Line - Road to the Triple Crown - All the past winners from Sir Barton (1919) to Affirmed (1978) with illustrated background on each, other major contenders of note, news, recent results on horses to watch, and lots more.

Belmont Stakes - Deep background, historical facts & photos from Wikipedia, along with a complete list of winners and jockeys dating back to 1867.

THE BELMONT STAKES - Have a field day with related trivia and factoids on Belmont Park, plus where all those carnations come from, and a recipe for the Belmont Breeze.

also see -> New York City Tourist Attractions

Ascot Week | Breeders Cup

Belmont Stakes Party Ideas

The Belmont Breeze - Party on - with information and a recipe for the official drink of the Belmont Stakes.

The Belmont Stakes Cocktail - Another excuse to party from That's the Spirit.com, offering up a shaken blend of rum, vodka, grenadine, lime juice and strawberry, with mixing instructions.

Arthur's Horse Clip Art - Excellent resource for do-it-yourself party decorations with large, printable color or b/w clip art.

FamilyFun: Horse Cake - Dessert for kids of all ages, with licorice for the bridle, and a jelly bean nose.

Millemark Equine Postcard Center - Say 'hay!' with a selection of photos to send as free e-invitations to the party.