Smallest and Largest Fields at Belmont Stakes
There has never been a walkover in the Belmont, but five times - in 1887, 1888, 1892, 1910 and in Man O' War's year, 1920 - there were only two starters.
The largest field ever to compete in the Belmont was 15 in 1983 when Caveat defeated Slew O' Gold by 3 1/2 lengths. The second largest field was 14 in 1875 when Calvin beat Aristides, a stablemate who that year won the inaugural edition of the Kentucky Derby.
In 1996, a field of 14 went to the post with Editor's Note the winner.
TRIVIA
Winning Post Positions | Colors of Winners | Largest Belmont Stakes Attendance
TRADITIONS
Belmont Stakes Trophy | Songs | White Carnations
THE RACE
First Running | Smallest Winning Margin | Largest Winning Margin | Fastest Races
Racing Purse - Smallest | Racing Purse - Largest | Winners Price | Racing Field
JOCKEYS
Most Wins | Consecutive Wins | Dubious Distinction | Julie Krone
OWNERS
TRAINERS