1919 Belmont Stakes

American horse race 51st Belmont Stakes Grade I stakes race Belmont Stakes Belmont ParkElmont, New York, U.S. June 11, 1919 1+3/8 mi furlong m 0 on Sir Barton 2:17 2 5 Johnny Loftus H. Guy Bedwell J. K. L. Ross Fast Dirt 1918 1920 The 1919 Belmont Stakes was the 51st running of the Belmont Stakes. It was the 13th Belmont Stakes held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and was held on June 11, 1919. With a field of only three horses, heavily favored Sir Barton won the 1 3 8–mile race (11 f; 2.2 km) by 5 lengths over Sweep On.1919 Belmont Stakes chart. By winning the Belmont, Sir Barton became the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes -- a feat which would later become known as the "Triple Crown."Shanklin, Bill. "THE BELMONT STAKES, 1919 and 2009, AND THE EPSOM DERBY, 2009". Horse Racing Business. June 6, 2009. Sir Barton's time of 2:17.4 set an American record for 1 3 8–mile. Results Finish Post position PP Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final odds EarningsUS$ 1 1 Sir Barton Johnny Loftus H. Guy Bedwell J. K. L. Ross 7–20 1$11,950 2 3 Sweep On Charles Fairbrother William H. Karrick William R. Coe 12–5 2$1,500 3 2 Natural Bridge Linus McAtee William H. Karrick William R. Coe 12–5 2$750 References External links BelmontStakes.com Category:Belmont Stakes races Belmont Stakes Belmont Stakes Belmont Stakes Category:June 1919 sports events in the United States