The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the sponsored stakes lineup for the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at historic Saratoga Race Course which will take place from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8.
Headlined by the 157th running of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets, the Official Betting App of NYRA and the Belmont Stakes, the five-day racing festival features a potent lineup of 27 stakes races with purses totaling $11,275,000, including 10 Grade 1 contests largely supported by NYRA’s valued corporate partners.
“NYRA’s expanding portfolio of corporate partners plays an important role in defining the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival as one of the most prestigious events in sports,” said David O’Rourke, NYRA President & CEO. “Their ongoing support helps to elevate the on-track and at-home experience for our fans, and we thank our partners for their commitment to the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival and horse racing in New York.”
In addition to the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets, sponsored races on Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 7, include:
Grade 1, $1 million Hill ‘n’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap. Sponsored by Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa for the fifth consecutive year, the Metropolitan Handicap is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifier, with the winner earning an automatic entry into the Grade 1, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. In addition, Hill ‘n’ Dale will be featured throughout the summer on Saratoga Live, NYRA’s critically acclaimed television show to air on the FOX Sports family of networks during the summer meet.
Grade 1, $1 million Resorts World Casino Manhattan. Resorts World returns to Saratoga for the fifth year as an official casino partner, and has secured additional naming rights to the ‘Resorts World Founders Room,’ located on the second level of the 1863 Club, one of Saratoga’s premier hospitality spaces. Resorts World Casino will also sponsor the Grade 1, $500,000 Resorts World Casino Ballerina on August 23, a “Win and You’re In” for the Grade 1, $1 million PNC Bank Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint.
Grade 1, $500,000 Woody Stephens presented by Mohegan Sun. An official casino partner, Mohegan Sun marks their fourth year as an official sponsor and will activate throughout the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival with games and fan-oriented contests in support of its award-winning resort property in Uncasville, Conn. They will also sponsor the Grade 2, $500,000 Jim Dandy presented by Mohegan Sun on July 26 during the Saratoga summer meet.
The eve of the Belmont Stakes on Friday, June 6, offers a spectacular lineup of four sponsored Grade 1 events including:
Grade 1, $750,000 New York presented by Rivers Casino. An official casino partner, Rivers Casino will host VIPs and guests from all five of its acclaimed properties and is also the presenting sponsor of the popular Rivers Casino Backyard at Saratoga Race Course.
Grade 1, $500,000 DK Horse Acorn. DK Horse, a DraftKings affiliate, will deliver significant activations at Saratoga Race Course all summer and is also the presenting sponsor of the Grade 1, $1.25 million DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 23.
Grade 1, $500,000 Ogden Phipps presented by Ford offers a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Grade 1, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Longines Distaff. As the official truck of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, a Ford Super Duty F-350 will serve as the chase vehicle during each race, underscoring Ford and NYRA’s commitment to the safety of jockeys and thoroughbreds.
Grade 1, $500,000 Just a Game presented by Resolute Racing. Resolute Racing expands its NYRA partnership by activating throughout the weekend and providing fans with complimentary Resolute Racing gear and other items.
The 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will also feature a diverse selection of beverage partners including:
Miller Lite – Official domestic beer and naming rights partner of the Miller Time Fourstardave lounge.
Modelo – Official import beer and naming rights partner of the Modelo Finish Line Bar.
Redemption – Official bourbon of the Belmont Jewel, the official cocktail of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival comprised of Redemption bourbon whiskey, lemonade and pomegranate juice.
Casamigos – Official tequila of the Belmont Stakes Festival and presenting partner of the Spa Verandas, one of Saratoga’s most popular hospitality areas featuring 11 individual verandas located along the final turn.
Moët Hennessy – Official champagne and vodka led by Moet & Chandon and Belvedere, the latter serving as the official vodka of the Saratoga Sunrise, the official cocktail of Saratoga Race Course, comprised of Belvedere, lemonade, and grenadine with a lemon cherry garnish.
Remy Cointreau – Official gin and rum of the Belmont Stakes Festival, featuring The Botanist and Mount Gay.
Mionetto – Official prosecco and naming rights partner of the Easy Goer, a prominent group sales hospitality area with sweeping views overlooking the scenic backyard at Saratoga Race Course.
Josh Cellars and Joel Gott – Preferred wine partners of the five-day Festival.
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast – Official partner featuring popular carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, including Coca-Cola, Dasani and Smartwater.
Dunkin’ – Official coffee and espresso-based beverage partner whose activation will include a sampling van and kiosk featuring games and prizes on Friday, June 6, the eve of the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets.
Additional sponsors that will have a presence on site throughout the weekend include Ticketmaster, the official Ticketing Partner of the Belmont Stakes; LensCrafters, Meerkat Pest Control, I Love New York and America’s Best Racing.
Bel-Mint Stakes – Ceremonial ice cream flavor of the Belmont Stakes, in partnership with Stewart’s Shops, a regional convenience store chain which is currently offering the tribute version of its popular Mint Cookie Crumble in more than 175 shops through Sunday, June 8. The Bel-Mint Stakes is a green mint ice cream with a chocolate cookie crumble swirl, aligning with the green-themed color scheme of the Belmont Stakes and whose name was selected by fans in an online poll conducted by NYRA.
Stewart’s Shops is also offering a special $99 Belmont Stakes Festival pass which includes admission for three of the five days of the event: Thursday, June 5; Friday, June 6; and Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday June 7. Available exclusively at more than 175 locations, the pass represents a savings of 15 percent based on individual day pricing.
Tickets for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, including a special five-day bundled general admission pass for $120, are on sale now through BelmontStakes.com.
For additional information about the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, visit BelmontStakes.com.