1998 Belmont Stakes

The 1998 Belmont Stakes was the 130th running of the Belmont Stakes and the 94th time that the event took place at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

130th Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
LocationBelmont Park
Elmont, New York, U.S.
DateJune 6, 1998
Distance1+12 mi (12 furlongs; 2,414 m)
Winning horseVictory Gallop
Winning time2:29.16
Final odds4.50 (to 1)
JockeyGary Stevens
TrainerW. Elliott Walden
OwnerPrestonwood Farm
ConditionsFast
SurfaceDirt

Victory Gallop, ridden by jockey Gary Stevens and trained by W. Elliott Walden won the race by a nose over favorite Real Quiet. Victory Gallop's win prevented Real Quiet from winning the Triple Crown that year.

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