1997 Belmont Stakes
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LocationBelmont Park
Elmont, New York, U.S.
Elmont, New York, U.S.
DateJune 7, 1997
Winning horseTouch Gold
Winning time2:28.82
| Belmont Stakes | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Belmont Park Elmont, New York, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Date | June 7, 1997 |
| Winning horse | Touch Gold |
| Winning time | 2:28.82 |
| Final odds | 2.65 (to 1) |
| Jockey | Chris McCarron |
| Trainer | Patrick B. Byrne |
| Owner | Stronach Stables and Stonerside Stable |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Attendance | 20,000 |
The 1997 Belmont Stakes was the 129th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York held on June 7, 1997. With a field of seven horses, Touch Gold won by a quarter of a length in front of a crowd of 20,000 spectators.[1] Silver Charm, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, had a chance to win the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing by winning this race, but was unsuccessful.[2][3]