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Numerical Breakdown of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city of Saratoga‌ Springs‌ was ‌abuzz‍ with⁢ excitement as a record-breaking crowd gathered on Bradway for the ‌inaugural⁢ concert‍ of the ⁢four-day Belmont Stakes⁣ Racing Festival at the renowned Saratoga Race ‌Course. The event also witnessed an‌ unprecedented⁤ betting handle at the race track.

Let’s delve into​ 10 key figures that encapsulate the week-long celebration:

$125,748,941

This staggering figure represents the record-breaking​ all-sources betting handle on Saturday, surpassing⁢ previous years where there was ⁣no Triple Crown quest. This marked a 6.3% increase from the previous record⁢ of $118,283,455, set last year when the⁣ Belmont was hosted at Belmont Park.

$50,000,000

Regional economic revenue was boosted by‍ an estimated $50 million. A significant number of ⁣retailers and eateries reported record-breaking business.

$250,000

The ⁢Belmont on Broadway event, which featured Blues ⁤Traveler ​as the headline act⁢ along​ with ⁢opening performances by Tops of Trees and The Pat⁤ McGee Band, cost a cool quarter of a million dollars to stage.

$120,028

The ​festival raked‍ in $120,028 in paid admissions over the four days, nearly doubling the number of paid ⁣admissions for the 2023 festival.

25,000

According to Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County ​Chamber of Commerce, ⁢police estimates suggest that around 25,000⁤ people attended the Belmont ‍on Broadway concert on Wednesday night.

5,000

Between⁢ June 5 and ⁣June‍ 9, approximately 5,000‌ people utilized⁤ the ​CDTA shuttles.‍ The organization plans to‍ offer ‌the shuttle service again when the festival⁤ returns next year.

800

Each floral blanket that adorns‌ the champion horses, including the Belmont Stakes blanket featuring ⁤white carnations,⁣ is crafted from between 750 ⁢to 800‌ flowers. ⁢These were⁢ designed by the talented ⁢Wilton floral designer, Susan Garrett.

157

The‌ 157th running of the Belmont Stakes is scheduled⁤ for next year and⁤ is expected to be held at the Saratoga Race‍ Course​ while construction continues at Belmont⁢ Park.

24

The four-day event comprised of 24‌ stakes races, with total purses exceeding $10 million. ⁣The Belmont Stakes⁤ race alone‍ had a purse of $2 million.

17-1

The underdog competitor,⁤ Dornoch, defied the odds ⁢to clinch the ⁢Belmont Stakes trophy on‍ Saturday. The favorite horse entering ⁢the race was Sierra Leone.

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Jack Sullivan
Jack Sullivan
Jack Sullivan, an informed and passionate sports reporter, is a former college athlete with a degree in Sports Communication from Ithaca College. Go Bombers!
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    Love this breakdown of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga! Really helps me understand the race better.

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