Belmont ___

I believe the answer is:

stakes

(Other definitions for stakes that I've seen before include "Hazards" , "Monies risked on a gamble" , "Monies risked on gambles" , "Posts; bets" , "Pointed poles or bets" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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