[3] That year, the Belmont was held on November 2 because, according to the official chart, "New York Jockey Club closed out its affairs.

Belmar, who was the fourth choice in a field of five, won by a neck over the favorite, Counter Tenor, while carrying 7 pounds less.

[2] In 1896, Belmar won the Manhattan Handicap at Morris Park Racecourse in The Bronx, New York.

[3] In his later racing career, Belmar was owned by the handicapper "Pittsburgh Phil" and was trained by William "Bill" Smith.

In a 1908 interview, Bill Smith said that Belmar was one of the best horses he ever trained and was notorious for winning his races in a close finish, usually by a head or neck.