LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keeneland announced it will open for simulcasting Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, giving Lexington racing fans an opportunity to watch and wager on the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course.
The $2 million Belmont (G1) Presented by NYRA Bets will be run Saturday, June 6, with post time at 7:04 p.m. ET. The Belmont Stakes will be run at 1 1/4 mile at Saratoga due to renovations at Belmont.
Simulcasting access is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Patrons can place wagers and watch races on multiple HD televisions at Keeneland’s facility.
Renegade, the morning-line favorite at 2-1, rallied alongside Golden Tempo in the final stages of the Derby, overcoming a difficult inside post to secure the runner-up spot. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott captured the 2025 Belmont Stakes with Sovereignty and appears to have another strong contender this year in Chief Wallabee.
Railbird Festival will be presented at The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington, KY on June 6-7, 2026. Red Mile, which typically serves as Keeneland’s simulcasting facility, will host the music festival this weekend. Railbird Music Festival returns to Lexington’s Infield at Red Mile this June with headliners The Lumineers and Tyler Childers. Traditionally, a Railbird is a horse racing enthusiast known for sticking close to the action, hanging on the rail as each contender comes barreling down the track.
Racing fans interested in wagering on the Belmont should plan to visit Keeneland directly rather than Red Mile during the festival weekend.
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