2015 Belmont Stakes: Live updates
Join Newsday staff as we follow the Belmont Stakes, as Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharaoh goes for the first Triple Crown since 1978.
-
-
#AmericanPharoah wins the Triple Crown in the #BelmontStakes nwsdy.li/1FFX1yc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG2impRU8AA-dkx.jpg
by Newsday via twitter edited by Greg Emerson 6/6/2015 11:02:09 PM






-
MSP demanded $52 ,000+ for a list of FOIA requests. And $700 + to research the estimate of the cost for another request. #IRE15by jonahshai via twitter retweeted by chayesmatthew 6/6/2015 5:16:29 PM
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Security guard asked if my work bag contained lighters or mace. Not sure if that was a precaution or a suggestion. #BelmontStakesby Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 5:20:22 PM
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Dads&daughters huddling around racing books, women in hats&heels taking selfies, and the constant hustle of $10 Coors Light. #belmontstakesby Candice Ruud via twitter 6/6/2015 5:21:27 PM
-
-
-
-
-
Sports celebs are hungry. Joe Torre just came into the Belmont Room and Cowboys' Jerry Jones is there too. #ndbelmontby Daniel Bubbeo via twitter 6/6/2015 6:37:18 PM
-
Spotted signing autographs at Belmont were owners of Seattle Slew and Affirmed.by Daniel Bubbeo via twitter 6/6/2015 6:37:20 PM
-
Here's the command center for #BelmontStakes media. Not pictured: press box betting table. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1n_ChWwAAdMvO.jpg
by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 6:40:58 PM -
Who doesn't love a nice horsey rump. #belmontstakesday http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1odw9U8AArWl2.jpg
by Candice Ruud via twitter 6/6/2015 6:43:14 PM -
-
The big money $$$$ man outside of @BelmontStakes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1o4TwWoAAyITH.jpg
by Nicole Fuller via twitter 6/6/2015 6:44:51 PM -
Vibe in picnic area shifting from "pleasantly buzzed" to "tearfully talking about your ex while losing spacial preception."by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 6:47:31 PM
-
In case anyone was wondering, drink carts were open when I got here at 10-ish and last call is 8:30.by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 6:48:39 PM
-
-
Guy chugging Bud: "Excuse me, why you standing here by yourself?" BECAUSE I'M TWEETING. #prioritiesby Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 6:52:24 PM
-
Bathroom line update: getting to the point of obnoxiously long. #belmontstakesday http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1rG_PW8AA174T.jpg
by Candice Ruud via twitter 6/6/2015 6:55:22 PM -
Betting man. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1rs33WgAAJ3-v.jpg
by Matthew Chayes via twitter 6/6/2015 6:58:46 PM -
.@NassauCountyPD Commissioner Thomas Krumpter arriving at @BelmontStakes ; says there's been no arrests. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1sSPlWcAABqVY.jpg
by Nicole Fuller via twitter 6/6/2015 6:59:44 PM -
Just chatting with the Belmont band and swing dancers. They attract quite a crowd. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1urC3W0AIieZJ.jpg
by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 7:10:09 PM -
by Valerie Bauman via twitter 6/6/2015 7:13:54 PM
-
Me and this patriotic dude @BelmontStakes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1t5xcXAAADO1W.jpg
by Nicole Fuller via twitter retweeted by chayesmatthew 6/6/2015 7:18:54 PM -
Bout 50% of the women here in five-inch heels and floppy hats have reached the "Pinterest lied, this is awful" plateau. The rest? Warriors.by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 7:19:51 PM
-
Grandstand Depot at #belmontstakes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG12stIWoAAtcmb.jpg
by Valerie Bauman via twitter 6/6/2015 7:45:13 PM -
Media table near me indicates there's a publication called "Blood Horse." Mascot? Jean Claude Gran-Dam. #horsepuns #ohmygodmybrain #belmontby Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 8:26:00 PM
-
Just a few hours before everyone cares about horse racing for two minutes and then forgets about if for another eleven months.by bengreenman via twitter retweeted by chayesmatthew 6/6/2015 8:34:34 PM
-
Racegoer sitting for a free Crestor cholesterol screening at @BelmontStakes washing blood test down w/ a @Budweiser http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG2DaMgWgAAklHm.jpg
by Matthew Chayes via twitter 6/6/2015 8:41:01 PM -
Helwan was the 10th death at Belmont this year. A reminder of the uglier side of the sport: newsday.com/sports/horsera… #BelmontStakesDayby Candice Ruud via twitter 6/6/2015 8:44:27 PM