Dornoch with Luis Saez up wins the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.

The third and final jewel of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes provides a unique challenge to the horses and jockeys. Coming in at 1.5 miles, the ' Run for the Carnations' has become synonymous with endurance.

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Near the finish line, jockey Tyler Gaffalione, left, and Forever Young's jockey Ryusei Sakai crowd after the two horses bumped and Mystik Dan with jockey Brian J. Hernandez, right, won the 2024 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

When it comes to iconic sporting events in America, there's nothing quite like the Kentucky Derby. Often called "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," this legendary horse race has been captivating fans and making history for the last 150 years.

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