2026 Belmont Stakes payouts, prize money: What winner, top five horses earned at final Triple Crown race

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Golden Tempo claimed a second Triple Crown victory at the 2026 Belmont Stakes, capping an exceptional season for the thoroughbred. The win adds significant prize money to the horse's earnings, with the Belmont Stakes purse distributed among the top finishers at the final leg of racing's most prestigious series. The article breaks down the exact payouts for the winner and the next four horses across the finish line, showing how the prize fund flows through the competitive field at Belmont Park.