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- ↑ 1867 Belmont Stakes chart
- ↑ Grimes, William. "Belmont Awaits Its Annual Return to Glory". The New York Times . June 9, 2011.
- ↑ Johnson, J. Keeler. "Ruthless: The First Belmont Stakes Winner". America's Best Racing. April 24, 2017.