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The Belmont Stakes is a grade one stakes race held in June at the Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. The race is the final leg of the Triple Crown consisting of one and a half mile of dirt course. It is designed for three year old thoroughbreds weighing at 126 lbs. The Belmont Stakes is also known as the "Run for the Carnations" for the ring of carnations that is placed around the winner’s neck.