The 1943 Belmont Stakes was the 75th running of the Belmont Stakes. It was the 37th Belmont Stakes held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and was held on June 5, 1943. With a field of three horses, heavily favored Count Fleet, the winner of that year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes won the 1 –mile race (12 f; 2.4 km) by 25 lengths over Fairy Manhurst.1943 Belmont Stakes chart.
With the win, Count Fleet became the sixth U. S. Triple Crown champion.
Results Finish Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final odds EarningsUS$ 1 2 Count Fleet Johnny Longden Don Cameron Fannie Hertz .05 $35,340 2 1 Fairy Manhurst John Gilbert Richard E. Handlen Foxcatcher Farm 28.85 $5,000 3 3 Deseronto James Stout James E. Fitzsimmons Beverley Bogert 52.70 $2,500
Winning breeder: Fannie Hertz; (KY)
Payout Horse Straight Count Fleet $2.10
Based on a $2 wager. No place or show wagers sold.
External links BelmontStakes.com
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