The guitar god will perform 'New York, New York' before the race
The 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will welcome guitar god Mark Tremonti as the headlining entertainer. Held at Saratoga Race Course from June 4–8, the festival will feature Tremonti on Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 7.
Tremonti, known for his work with Creed and Alter Bridge, will perform orchestral sets with his band and close with a rendition of “New York, New York” before the $2 million Belmont Stakes.
The day also includes a fashion contest, photo giveaways, and live music from Nymbis and Ill Funk. The racing card features eight stakes races, including five Grade 1s.
Gates open at 9 a.m., with the first post at 10:45 a.m. FOX will air live coverage from 2:30–7:30 p.m.
For more, visit BelmontStakes.com.

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