The 1+1⁄2 miles (12 furlongs; 2,414 metres) race, known as the "test of the champion", is the final leg in the American Triple Crown, open to three-year-old thoroughbreds.
The race took place on June 10, 2023, in Elmont, New York, with an actual start time of 6:50 p.m. EDT;[1] television coverage was broadcast by Fox.
Forte was named the morning line favorite at 5-2 drawing post no.
6 and Preakness winner National Treasure drew post 4 for the Belmont Stakes at odds of 5-1.
[2][3][4] Notes: † Hit Show & Angel of Empire Dead heated for 4th place.