Stakes Are High, Skies Are Clear! Belmont Park Is Back On Track!
All Systems Go for the Final Triple Crown Leg and the Belmont Park Picks for Betting!

In happy horse racing news, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announces that Belmont Park is back on track, as live racing resumes today after a significant air quality improvement in the Empire State. Charging to the finish line is cleared for the weekend thrills and also for those edgy Belmont Park picks for your bets!
Previously, the prestigious Belmont Stakes 2023, known as the “Test of the Champion” and the final leg of the coveted Triple Crown, was under a cloud of uncertainty. However, the potential threat from wildfire smoke from our northern neighbors has receded, allowing both Belmont and Saratoga to swing open their gates for training this morning.
The weekend event’s post time is set to 7:02 pm ET. Even though the air has cleared up considerably, the NYRA will keep a vigilant watch over the air quality to keep the racecourse a safe haven for jockeys, horses, and enthusiastic fans/bettors; for all those involved, be they two-legged or four.
Tragic Disruptor: Canadian Wildfires
Wildfires in Canada had been the culprit, casting a haze across many North American cities. The land of the maple leaf has been grappling with a tough wildfire season, recording 2,392 fires so far this year, engulfing a whopping 4.4 million hectares of land.
But as the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre battles the blaze, the wind seems to have shifted in favor of the NYRA and horse racing fans.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul had warned of potential impact on the Belmont Stakes due to these unfortunate environmental conditions; still, thanks to the shared efforts of state officials and the NYRA, all systems are ready for a thrilling weekend of racing.
Belmont Park is no stranger to high stakes, but this weekend, it’s not just the thundering hooves on the racetrack with their bets that are at stake. As the fires continue to rage in Canada, we’re reminded of the challenges our planet is facing.
The races continue, but let’s not forget about our larger, global race – the one against climate change. Stay tuned for more as the Belmont Stakes approaches and gets those Triple Crown winners on the road. Check out the Belmont Stakes odds to bet on them!
Godspeed for clear skies and swift steeds! Belmont Park, we’re ready for you!
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