1997 Belmont Stakes
The 1997 Belmont Stakes was the 129th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York held on June 7, 1997. With a field of seven horses, Touch Gold won by a quarter of a length in front of a crowd of 20,000 spectators. Silver Charm, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, had a chance to win the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing by winning this race, but was unsuccessful.
Results
Times: mile: :23.74, mile: :49.22, mile: 1:13.81, 1 mile: 1:38.80, Final: 2:28.82Payout schedule
| Program | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
| 1 | Touch Gold | $7.30 | $3.30 | $2.60 |
| 2 | Silver Charm | – | $3.00 | $2.40 |
| 5 | Free House | – | – | $2.70 |