The 1888 Belmont Stakes was the 22nd running of the Belmont Stakes and the 22nd time it was held at Jerome Park Racetrack in The Bronx, New York where it had been first run in 1867. It was run on June 9, 1888. The race drew only two starters who both carried 118 pounds. It was won by heavily favored Sir Dixon whose winning time was 2:40¼ over a distance of 1½ miles on a dirt track rated fast.[1]

22nd Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
LocationJerome Park Racetrack
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DateJune 9, 1888
Distance1+12 mi (12 furlongs; 2,400 m)
Winning horseSir Dixon
Winning time2:40 14
JockeyJim McLaughlin
TrainerFrank McCabe
OwnerDwyer Brothers Stable
ConditionsFast
SurfaceDirt
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Jockey Jim McLaughlin aboard Sir Dixon won his sixth Belmont Stakes, a record that still stands through the 2018 running, and one that has been equaled only by Eddie Arcaro in 1955.[2]

Results edit

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind Win $
1 1 Sir Dixon Jim McLaughlin Frank McCabe Dwyer Brothers Stable 2:40.25 $3,440
2 2 Prince Royal P. Godfrey James G. Rowe Sr. August Belmont Sr. 12

References edit

  1. ^ "1888 Belmont" (PDF). NYRA Belmont Stakes. June 9, 1888. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  2. ^ "Belmont Stakes". New York Racing Association (NYRA). June 9, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.

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