June 5, 2026, Saratoga Springs, New York, USA: Horses take to the track to exercise at sunrise as the track opens during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Racecourse in Saratoga Springs, New York. The 2026 Belmont Stakes (the 158th running) takes place on Saturday, June 6, with a post time of 7:04 p.m. ET. Because Belmont Park is undergoing extensive renovations, the race is being held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Credit Image: © Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire) #zumapress #photojournalism #saratoga #belmontstakes