The 2022 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival is quickly approaching, and it’s one of the most anticipated events of the year! This year’s festival will include three days of exciting horse racing action and a variety of other activities for fans to enjoy. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the prestigious Triple Crown series, which always draws a large crowd of spectators. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for this one-of-a-kind event. Let’s have a look at what’s happening at the event.
The Entertainment Line-up
DJ Pauly D
The entertainment lineup for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival has been announced, and it includes some of the world’s best-known musicians. On Saturday, the renowned DJ Pauly D will perform on stage. He is set to headline the events at the 2022 Belmont Stakes Race Festival! On June 11th, DJ Pauly D will spin in Club 154 presented by Mohegan Sun, a famous DJ that performs well over 150 shows each year, and that includes a 40-show residency at Marquee Las Vegas and a long-term residency at Harrah’s Atlantic City.
The brand-new Club 154 will be located at the west end of the grandstand, and it will provide spectators with breathtaking views of the track while DJ Pauly D continues to party all day long. The cost of Club 154 tickets starts at $154 and may be purchased online at belmontstakes.com. So don’t miss your chance to see DJ Pauly D in action live if you’re searching for a truly unforgettable Belmont Stakes experience!
New York Bee Gees
The New York Bee Gees, one of the world’s most popular tribute bands, will be performing as well. The New York Bee Gees have been performing together for over 20 years and have entertained audiences all over the world.
Sal Valentinetti
Get ready for a Belmont Stakes performance that will truly be unforgettable! Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, America’s Got Talent’s Golden Buzzer recipient and finalist, will be performing “New York, New York” at post time.
Valentinetti is known for his amazing vocals and larger-than-life personality. He’s sure to bring the house down with his rendition of this classic song. And with over 350 million views worldwide, we know that millions of people will be tuning in to watch.
So whether you’re a horse racing fan or not, make sure to tune in to see Valentinetti’s fantastic performance. It’s surely going to be a great time!
More About the Racing Event
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 11th, at the world-famous Belmont Park Racetrack in Elmont, New York. The Belmont Stakes is a world-renowned horse race that’s part of the Triple Crown series. This season will feature some of the best horses in the world and some of the biggest names in horse racing. Be sure to catch all the action live on NBC.
The Belmont Stakes is always an exciting event, but the 2022 festival is shaping up to be even more special. With incredible music performances, horse racing, and more, it will be a weekend that you won’t want to miss.
The Horses
Here are some of the top horses to pick for this years Belmont event.
Rich Strike
On May 7, the Derby was won by Rich Strike, a horse that many experts had written off. He became history’s 80-1 underdog when he rushed to the finish and snatched victory from front-runners Epicenter and Zandon. Rick Dawson intended to rewrite history at Pimlico by intentionally preparing his horse for a Belmont triumph and winning two of the three Triple Crown legs.
According to the bookies, Strike’s chances of winning the Triple Crown are 50-1. However, given George Sparks’ previous experience with racehorses, some believe he’ll be a favorite at Belmont Park. There’s one potential hazard that might jeopardize Strike’s quest for immortality: that he is a trained horse.
If Strike’s jockey is unable to control him during the race, it might result in a catastrophic finish. On the other hand, Dawson’s choice to bypass Pimlico appears to indicate that he is confident in his horse’s abilities. Rich Strike will be one to watch this season.
Simplification
There’s no question that Simplification is a talented horse. After all, he finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby, just behind the race winner and the two top picks. But will he be able to duplicate that performance in the Belmont Stakes? That’s the question on everyone’s mind as we head into June. He’ll have a new jockey this season, and while Velasquez is certainly a Hall-of-Famer, it remains to be seen if he and Simplification will be able to establish the same kind of rapport that Simplification had with his previous jockey. Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: Simplification is a horse to watch in this year’s Belmont Stakes.
Epicenter
There’s something special about Epicenter. He’s got that certain je ne sais quoi that makes him a standout among his competitors. Even when he was just a young colt, it was clear that he had potential. And when he was trained by Steve Asmussen, one of the best trainers in the sport, it was clear that he was destined for greatness.
Epicenter didn’t disappoint at the Kentucky Derby, where he finished in second place. And now, as he prepares to compete at the Preakness, there is no doubt that he is one of the top contenders. If he enters the Belmont, he will be a favorite to win, but connections say he is likely to pass the race. Epicenter is a bay colt with a bright future ahead of him.
Who won the 2021 Belmont Stakes?
Essential Quality was regarded as the frontrunner going into last year’s contest, despite facing 2021 Preakness Stakes winner Rombauer. In the end, the odds were correct as the 2-1 favorite overwhelmed the field and defeated 3-1 horse Hot Rod Charlie in the 2021 Belmont Stakes.
Essential Quality’s win was astounding, and it cemented his position as one of the world’s top horses. There is no clear favorite to take home this year’s prize, and we’ll see if Essential Quality can replicate its success from last year. With a field of excellent horses set to compete, there will be plenty of action.
