2025 Belmont Stakes

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2025-belmont-stakes

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the race distance?1 1/2 miles (approximately 2.4 kilometers)
2. What is the year of establishment?1867
3. What is the Belmont Stakes and why is it special?The Belmont Stakes is a famous U.S. horse race called the "Test of the Champion" because it is 1 1/2 miles long, longer than the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. It tests a horse’s speed, stamina, and smart racing strategy.
4. Who won the 2025 Belmont Stakes and where was it held?Sovereignty won the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. It was the 157th time the race has taken place.

Triple Crown: The prestigious achievement of winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in the same racing season.
Thoroughbred: A specific breed of horse renowned for its speed, agility, and spirit, predominantly used in horse racing.
Pari-mutuel Wagering: A betting system where all bets of a particular type are placed together in a pool, and payouts are determined by the proportion of the pool bet on the winning horse.
Stamina: The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort, crucial for horses in longer races like the Belmont Stakes.