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.

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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. How heavy is Belmont Stakes?126 pounds (57 kg)
2. What is the race distance?1.5 miles (2,414 meters)
3. What is the track record?2:24.0 set by Secretariat in 1973, also a world record on dirt
4. How long is the Belmont Stakes?The Belmont Stakes is 1.5 miles long, which is 12 furlongs or about 2,414 meters. It is the longest of the three Triple Crown races.
5. Why is the Belmont Stakes called "The Test of the Champion"?It is called that because it is the longest race and needs a mix of speed, endurance, and smart racing. Only the best horses can keep a powerful gallop for that distance.

Thoroughbred: A specific breed of horse developed for racing, characterized by its speed, stamina, and athletic build.
Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing: A series of three major races for three-year-old Thoroughbreds: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
Furlong: A unit of measurement in horse racing, equal to one-eighth of a mile (approximately 201 meters).
Colt: A male horse under the age of five.