The 1941 Belmont Stakes was the 73rd running of the Belmont Stakes. It was the 35th Belmont Stakes held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and was held on June 7, 1941. With a field of four horses, Whirlaway, the winner of that year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, won the 1 –mile race (12 f; 2.4 km) by 2 lengths over Robert Morris.
With the win, Whirlaway became the fifth Triple Crown champion.
Results Finish Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final odds EarningsUS$ 1 3 Whirlaway Eddie Arcaro Ben A. Jones Calumet Farm .25 $39,770 2 4 Robert Morris Alfred Robertson Thomas H. McCreery J. Frederic Byers 4.30 $5,000 3 1 Yankee Chance Basil James Edward L. Snyder Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney 36.05 $2,500 4 2 Itabo Carroll Bierman Max Hirsch King Ranch 7.70 $1,000
Payout Horse Straight Place Whirlaway $2.50$2.10 Robert Morris–$2.40
Based on a $2 wager. No show wagers sold.
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