| Belmont Stakes | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location |
Belmont Park Elmont, New York, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Date | June 5, 1943 |
| Distance | 1+1⁄2 mi (12 furlongs; 2,414 m) |
| Winning horse | Count Fleet |
| Winning time | 2:281⁄5 |
| Jockey | Johnny Longden |
| Trainer | Don Cameron |
| Owner | Fannie Hertz |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
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. [1]
With the win, Count Fleet became the sixth U. S. Triple Crown champion. [2] [3]
Results
| Finish | PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Final odds | Earnings US$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Count Fleet | Johnny Longden | Don Cameron | Fannie Hertz | .05 | $35,340 |
| 2 | 1 | Fairy Manhurst | John Gilbert | Richard E. Handlen | Foxcatcher Farm | 28.85 | $5,000 |
| 3 | 3 | Deseronto | James Stout | James E. Fitzsimmons | Beverley Bogert | 52.70 | $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
References
- ^ 1943 Belmont Stakes chart.
- ^ "Count Fleet Seeks to Complete Triple Crown in Rich Belmont". Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives. 1943-06-05. Retrieved 2018-11-03.
- ^ "Count Fleet Just Gallops in Belmont". Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives. 1943-06-07. Retrieved 2018-11-03.