1888 Belmont Stakes
American horse race
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The 1888 Belmont Stakes was the 22nd running of the Belmont Stakes and the 22nd time it was held at Jerome Park Racetrack in The Bronx, New York where it had been first run in 1867. It was run on June 9, 1888. The race drew only two starters who both carried 118 pounds. It was won by heavily favored Sir Dixon whose winning time was 2:40¼ over a distance of 1½ miles on a dirt track rated fast.[1]
LocationJerome Park Racetrack
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DateJune 9, 1888
Distance1+1â2 mi (12 furlongs; 2,400 m)
Winning horseSir Dixon
| Belmont Stakes | |
| Location | Jerome Park Racetrack The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Date | June 9, 1888 |
| Distance | 1+1â2 mi (12 furlongs; 2,400 m) |
| Winning horse | Sir Dixon |
| Winning time | 2:40 1â4 |
| Final odds | 0.36 to 1 |
| Jockey | Jim McLaughlin |
| Trainer | Frank McCabe |
| Owner | Dwyer Brothers Stable |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
Jockey Jim McLaughlin aboard Sir Dixon won his sixth Belmont Stakes, a record that still stands through the 2018 running[update], and one that has been equaled only by Eddie Arcaro in 1955.[2]
Results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Odds | Time / behind | Win $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Sir Dixon | Jim McLaughlin | Frank McCabe | Dwyer Brothers Stable | 0.36 | 2:40.25 | $3,440 |
| 2 | 2 | Prince Royal | P. Godfrey | James G. Rowe Sr. | August Belmont Sr. | 10.00 | 12 | |
- Winning Breeder: Ezekiel F. Clay & Catesby Woodford breeding partnership (KY)