SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival kicked off on Wednesday at the Saratoga Race Course, with the Belmont Stakes taking place on Saturday.

NEWS10 Sports Director Griffin Haas and two local experts are breaking down everything you need to know for the big race ahead of post time. You can watch the Belmont Stakes special at 7:30 p.m. in the video player above or on FOX23.

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