1885 Belmont Stakes
| Belmont Stakes | |
| Location | Jerome Park Racetrack The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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| Date | June 6, 1885 |
| Distance | 1+1⁄2 mi (12 furlongs; 2,414 m) |
| Winning horse | Tyrant |
| Winning time | 2:43.00 |
| Jockey | Patsy Duffy |
| Trainer | William R. Claypool |
| Owner | James Ben Ali Haggin |
| Conditions | Good |
| Surface | Dirt |
The 1885 Belmont Stakes was the 19th running of the Belmont Stakes, a race that would become the third leg of the U.S. Triple Crown series. Run on June 6, 1885, it was the 19th time the event was held at Jerome Park Racetrack in The Bronx, New York. The race drew six starters and was won easily by Tyrant who beat runner-up St. Augustine by three lengths, with third place going to Preakness Stakes winner Tecumseh. Heavily favored, Tyrant's winning time was 2:43 flat over a distance of 1½ miles on a dirt track which was rated as good. The Breeder and Sportsman report on the race stated that "Tyrant won the race in the most easy manner possible." It was considered the biggest win at the time for a California-based horse and trainer.