<P> The Belmont Stakes is traditionally called `` The Test of the Champion '' because of its 1.5 mile length -- by far the longest of the three Triple Crown races , and one of the longest for a first - class race in the United States on the dirt . It is also known as `` The Run for the Carnations '' because the winning horse is draped with a blanket of white carnations after the race , in similar fashion to the blanket of roses and black - eyed Susans for the Derby and Preakness , respectively . The winning owner is ceremonially presented with the silver winner 's trophy , designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co . It was first presented to August Belmont , Jr. in 1896 and donated by the Belmont family for annual presentation in 1926 . </P>
<P> The Belmont Stakes is traditionally called `` The Test of the Champion '' because of its 1.5 mile length -- by far the longest of the three Triple Crown races , and one of the longest for a first - class race in the United States on the dirt . It is also known as `` The Run for the Carnations '' because the winning horse is draped with a blanket of white carnations after the race , in similar fashion to the blanket of roses and black - eyed Susans for the Derby and Preakness , respectively . The winning owner is ceremonially presented with the silver winner 's trophy , designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co . It was first presented to August Belmont , Jr. in 1896 and donated by the Belmont family for annual presentation in 1926 . </P>
what is the official flower of the belmont stakes
what is the official flower of the belmont stakes
white carnations
white carnations