The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious Grade 1 horse racing event held at Belmont Park in New York on June 10. It is the oldest and longest of the three classic races that comprise the Triple Crown of American horse racing, alongside the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. The race traditionally occurs five weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks after the Preakness Stakes. The Belmont Stakes has a rich history, having been first staged at Jerome Park Racetrack in the Bronx, where it was named after August Belmont Senior. Over the years, it has been run at various distances and tracks, with the current venue, Belmont Park, opening in 1905. The event is known for its large attendance, making it one of the most popular races in American horse racing.