The 1998 Belmont Stakes was the 130th running of the Belmont Stakes and the 94th time that the event took place at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

130th Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
LocationBelmont Park
Elmont, New York, U.S.
DateJune 6, 1998
Distance1+12 mi (12 furlongs; 2,414 m)
Winning horseVictory Gallop
Winning time2:29.16
Final odds4.50 (to 1)
JockeyGary Stevens
TrainerW. Elliott Walden
OwnerPrestonwood Farm
ConditionsFast
SurfaceDirt
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Victory Gallop, ridden by jockey Gary Stevens and trained by W. Elliott Walden won the race by a nose over favorite Real Quiet.[1][2] Victory Gallop's win prevented Real Quiet from winning the Triple Crown that year.

Full results edit

Finish PP Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final
Odds
Winnings
1 9 Victory Gallop Gary Stevens W. Elliott Walden Prestonwood Farm 4.50 $600,000
2 7 Real Quiet Kent Desormeaux Bob Baffert Michael E. Pegram 0.80 $200,000
3 1 Thomas Jo Chris_McCarron Jimmy Jerkens Earle I. Mack 28.50 $110,000
4 4 Parade Ground Pat Day Neil J. Howard Lane's End Farm 20.40 $60,000
5 8 Raffie's Majesty Jorge F. Chavez H. James Bond Henry H. Prieger 13.90 $30,000
6 3 Chilito Robbie Davis H. Graham Motion Lazy Lane Farms LLC 85.75
7 11 Grand Slam Jerry Bailey D. Wayne Lukas Robert C. Baker 7.20
8 5 Classic Cat John R. Velazquez David C. Cross Jr. Gary M. Garber 10.40
9 6 Limit Out Jean-Luc Samyn H. Allen Jerkens Joseph V. Shields Jr. 20.90
10 10 Yarrow Brae Mike E. Smith D. Wayne Lukas Michael Tabor 32.25
11 2 Basic Trainee Joe Bravo Jorge E. Romero Luis A. Gambotto & Enrique Ocejo 113.25
  • Winning Breeder: Tall Oaks Farm (Ivan Dalos) (ON)

References edit

  1. ^ "Belmont Stakes has a history of ruining Triple Crown dreams". New York Daily News. New York Daily News. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Elliott Walden wants to go from spoiler to Triple Crown champion". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 15 October 2018.

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