| Belmont Stakes | |
| Location | Jerome Park Racetrack |
|---|---|
| Date | June 19, 1867 |
| Distance | 15⁄8 mi (13 furlongs; 2615 m) |
| Winning horse | Ruthless |
| Winning time | 3:05.00 |
| Jockey | Gilbert W. Patrick |
| Trainer | A. Jack Minor |
| Owner | Francis Morris |
| Conditions | Heavy |
| Surface | Dirt |
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The 1867 Belmont Stakes was the first running of the Belmont Stakes. It was held on June 19, 1867, at Jerome Park RacetrackinFordham, Westchester County—now part of The Bronx.
In a field of four horses, the only filly that entered, Ruthless, won the inaugural event by a head over second place DeCourcey. Instead of having to carry 110 pounds like the other three horses, Ruthless only had to carry 107. For winning, Ruthless's owners received $1,850.[1][2]
Ruthless was the first of only three fillies to win the Belmont Stakes. The other two are Tanya (1905) and Rags to Riches (2007).[3]
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Win $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruthless | Gilbert W. Patrick | A. Jack Minor | Francis Morris | $1,850 |
| 2 | De Courcey | Casey | Casey | ||
| 3 | Rivoli | Forbes | Swim | ||
| 4 | Monday | T. Stewart | Francis Morris |
