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It’s almost time to gather the white carnations and sing “New York, New York.” The 2009 Belmont Stakes is this week.
Even though there’s no Triple Crown at stake this year, this is still a big year. Calvin Borel is taking a shot at being the first jockey to win all the Triple Crown races for the year.
Now – where can we watch it all on TV?
Thank you, Cindy Pierson Dulay of About.com.
Belmont Stakes TV coverage
Check your local listings. Your mileage may vary, etc.
Friday, June 5
ESPN Classic – 7 to 8 pm EDT
Some sports history to put all this new excitement in perspective. A half hour of “Thoroughbred Racing’s Greatest Races” and then “Thoroughbred Classics” has an episode about the Belmont Stakes.
Saturday, June 6
ESPN, noon to 5 pm EDT
The undercard at Belmont will certainly include features about the runners in the big race, as well as smart commentary from Jerry Bailey, Hall of Fame jockey.
Just FYI, they may divide the programming between the ESPN networks, like ESPN2 and main ESPN. So be sure to check your local listings.
ABC, 5 to 7 pm EDT
Coverage of The Belmont Stakes
The big race in which all the jockeys try to win and keep Calvin “Bo-rail” off the rail.
Good luck with that, y’all. 
Anyway, Saturday is shaping up to be a fine day of horse racing.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 7:22 pm
The Belmont is always one of the better of the triple crown races and usually sports the smallest field so there’s no excuses. Mine That Bird looks to be the one to beat, especially with his late running style he used to win at Churchill and which he came up just short 3 weeks ago at Pimlico. There’s always a wild card or two and this Saturday will be no different. While I don’t usually watch all of the hype, I usually take in the whole undercard just to see how the track is playing out. Good Luck to all!! and thanks Rhonda for the awesome site
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Thanks, Mitch, for stopping by and your encouragement. Believe it or not, you’ve made my day.
Yes, The Belmont is the “Test of Champions.” That final stretch run is what tells the tale. I agree that Mine That Bird shown that he might have the stamina and heart to go the distance. I hope he does it. 50-1, my Aunt Fanny.
Watching the undercard is a great way to monitor track conditions – and get a look at other emerging stars. Jerry Bailey has ridden some of the horses still out there and gives great insight into what that horse is — or is not — capable of. He also knows the jocks and can discuss how their riding styles fit a particular moutn.
And allow me to give Mitch a little plug here (and not the four-legged kind.) Mitch, aka “Miami Mitch,” runs The Sports Chat Place. If you’re seriously into sports, he’s got it all – even a new horse racing page.
http://www.sportschatplace.com.....acing.html
Stop by and say “hello.”