The race took place on June 6, 2009,[1] and was televised on ABC and ESPN360.
As the final jewel in the Triple Crown, this year's event was run without the elusive championship at stake as 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird was defeated in the Preakness.
After winning the Preakness, connections of winner Rachel Alexandra were not committed to the race.
[5] Among the possible challengers to Mine That Bird are Summer Bird, who shares the same sire—Birdstone, and Chocolate Candy, Dunkirk, Flying Private, Brave Victory, Charitable Man, Luv Gov, Miner’s Escape, Mr.
[6] [2] $2 prices:[2] The draw for The Belmont Stakes was done on Wednesday, June 3, 2009.