| Belmont Stakes | |
| Location | Belmont Park Elmont, New York, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Date | June 10, 2000 |
| Distance | 1+1⁄2 mi (12 furlongs; 2,414 m) |
| Winning horse | Commendable |
| Winning time | 2:31.19 |
| Final odds | 18.80 (to 1) |
| Jockey | Pat Day |
| Trainer | D. Wayne Lukas |
| Owner | Robert B. Lewis |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Attendance | 67,810 |
The 2000 Belmont Stakes was the 132nd running of the Belmont Stakes and the 96th time the event took place at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
In a field of 11 horses, the 1+1⁄2-mile race was won by Commendable. [1] [2]
| Pgm | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Commendable | $39.60 | $12.80 | $6.30 |
| 5 | Aptitude | $3.80 | $2.80 | |
| 1 | Unshaded | $4.40 |
| Finish | PP | Time/ behind | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Final Odds | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2:31.19 | Commendable | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas | Robert B. Lewis | 18.80 | $600,000 |
| 2 | 5 | 1 1/2 | Aptitude | Alex Solis | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1.75 | $200,000 |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | Unshaded | Shane Sellers | Carl Nafzger | James B. Tafel | 5.50 | $110,000 |
| 4 | 9 | 6 | Wheelaway | Richard Migliore | John C. Kimmel | Caesar P Kimmel | 5.70 | $60,000 |
| 5 | 8 | 3 1/4 | Impeachment | Craig Perret | Todd Pletcher | Dogwood Stable | 6.40 | $30,000 |
| 6 | 1 | 6 3/4 | Appearing Now | Mike Luzzi | Juan Ortiz | John Valentino | 63.50 | |
| 7 | 2 | 2 1/4 | Postponed | Edgar Prado | Flint S. Schulhofer | Jeanne G. Vance | 13.00 | |
| 8 | 10 | 1 1/4 | Hugh Hefner | Jorge F. Chavez | Martin F. Jones | Edward Nahem | 40.25 | |
| 9 | 11 | 1 | Tahkodha Hills | Eibar Coa | Ralph Ziadie | Centaur Farms | 48.25 | |
| 10 | 6 | Neck | Globalize | Mike E. Smith | Jerry Hollendorfer | Litt & Todaro Hollendorfer | 10.60 | |
| 11 | 7 | (eased) | Curule | Jerry D. Bailey | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin Racing | 7.80 |