FILE PHOTO: Jun 8, 2019; Elmont, NY, USA; Jockey Joel Rosario and Sir Winston win the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
(Reuters) - The Belmont Stakes will be run on June 20 without spectators amid the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first time the race will be the opening leg of U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) said on Tuesday.
The race, which will be held two weeks later than originally scheduled, has traditionally been the longest race of the Triple Crown series.
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