The 1946 Belmont Stakes was the 78th running of the Belmont Stakes. It was the 40th Belmont Stakes held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and was held on June 1, 1946. With a field of three horses, Assault, the winner of that year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes won the 1 –mile race (12 f; 2.4 km) by 3 lengths over Natchez.1946 Belmont Stakes chart.
With the win, Assault became the seventh Triple Crown champion.
Results Finish Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final odds EarningsUS$ 11AssaultWarren Mehrtens Max Hirsch King Ranch1.40$75,400 26NatchezConn McCrearyOscar WhiteWalter M. Jeffords Sr.8.60$20,000 32CableTed AtkinsonGeorge P. "Maj" OdomJosephine Widener Wichfeld45.50$10,00047HampdenEddie ArcaroRichard E. HandlenFoxcatcher Farm3.75$5,00055Lord BoswellEric GuerinJames W. Smith Maine Chance Farm1.35$2064MahoutJohnny LongdenOscar WhiteWalter M. Jeffords Sr.8.60$2073War WatchAl ScottiHugh DuffordMrs. Alfred Roberts 92.80$20 Scratched: Cedar Creek, Manor Lad, Windfields
Winning breeder: King Ranch; (TX)
Payout Horse Straight Place Show Assault $4.80 $3.10 $2.70 Natchez – $5.70 $4.10 Cable – – $6.50
Based on a $2 wager.
External links BelmontStakes.com
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