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The 2008 Belmont Stakes is the final jewel of the Triple Crown. Will we find a winner in Big Brown? (AP Images)

Are you ready for the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes? If you're not, the official Belmont Stakes countdown has begun — so we've put together a quick Belmont guide for those of you who need a quick update on all the important deets.

Firstly, if you're throwing a Belmont party, Bodog has you covered. The Belmont Stakes post time is approximately 6:17 p.m. ET with a start time of approximately 6:30 p.m. ET. Belmont Stakes television coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET on ABC, with radio coverage on the Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) 5:30-7:00 p.m. ET.

The Belmont is a 1.5 mile thoroughbred horse race for qualifying 3-year olds and the weight is a Colt/Gelding 126 lbs. and Filly is 121 lbs. The purse for the Belmont Stakes, which is termed the "Run for the Carnations" due to the blanket of white carnation flowers that are draped over the winner’s neck, is $1 million.

Be sure to visit the Bodog Racebook for all your Belmont Stakes betting lines. With Big Brown's odds to win the Belmont at 1/3, will you be betting on the favorite? Or do you favor the underdog like long-shot  Mint Lane (50/1)? The Racebook also has a ton of cool, crazy Belmont props to bet on. For example: Who will jockey Kent Desormeaux thank first upon being interviewed after the 2008 Belmont Stakes? God has 6/1 odds.