| Belmont Stakes | |
| Location | Jerome Park Racetrack |
|---|---|
| Date | June 8, 1882 |
| Distance | 11⁄2 mi (12 furlongs; 2.4 km) |
| Winning horse | Forester |
| Winning time | 2:43 |
| Final odds | 0.20 |
| Jockey | Jim McLaughlin |
| Owner | Appleby & Johnson |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
The 1882 Belmont Stakes was the 16th running of the Belmont Stakes. It was held on June 8, 1882, at Jerome Park Racetrack in Fordham, Bronx, New York City.
In a field of three horses, Forester, the favorite ridden by Jim McLaughlin, won the event by five lengths over second place Babcock. For winning, Forester's owners received $2,600. [1]
Bred by August Belmont, Forester was the last New York-bred horse to win the Belmont Stakes before Tiz the Law won the 2020 Belmont Stakes. [2]
Results
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Owner | Odds | Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forester | Jim McLaughlin | Appleby & Johnson | 0.20 | $2,600 |
| 2 | Babcock | Kelso | W. Lakeland | 12.00 | |
| 3 | Wyoming | Feakes | P. Lorillard | 6.00 |
References
- ^ 1882 Belmont Stakes chart
- ^ Drape, Joe. "Tiz the Law Wins an Unusual Belmont Stakes". The New York Times. Retrieved on June 24, 2020.