1943 Belmont Stakes

American horse race 75th Belmont Stakes Grade I stakes race Belmont Stakes Belmont ParkElmont, New York, U.S. June 5, 1943 1+1/2 mi furlong m 0 on Count Fleet 2:281 5 Johnny Longden Don Cameron Fannie Hertz Fast Dirt 1944 1945 The 1943 Belmont Stakes was the 75th running of the Belmont Stakes. It was the 37th Belmont Stakes held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and was held on June 5, 1943. With a field of three horses, heavily favored Count Fleet, the winner of that year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes won the 1 1 2–mile race (12 f; 2.4 km) by 25 lengths over Fairy Manhurst.1943 Belmont Stakes chart. With the win, Count Fleet became the sixth U. S. Triple Crown champion.https://drf.uky.edu/catalog/1940s/drf1943060501/drf1943060501_1_2 Count Fleet Seeks to Complete Triple Crown in Rich Belmont Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives 1943-06-05 2018-11-03https://drf.uky.edu/catalog/1940s/drf1943060701/drf1943060701_1_5 Count Fleet Just Gallops in Belmont Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives 1943-06-07 2018-11-03 Results Finish Post position PP Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final odds EarningsUS$ 1 2 Count Fleet Johnny Longden Don Cameron Fannie Hertz .05 1$35,340 2 1 Fairy Manhurst John Gilbert Richard E. Handlen Foxcatcher Farm 28.85 2$5,000 3 3 Deseronto James Stout James E. Fitzsimmons Beverley Bogert 52.70 2$2,500 Winning breeder: Fannie Hertz; (KY) Payout Horse Straight Count Fleet $2.10 Based on a $2 wager. No place or show wagers sold. External links BelmontStakes.com References Category:Belmont Stakes races Belmont Stakes Belmont Stakes Belmont Stakes Category:June 1943 sports events in the United States