The second Kids to the Cup visit to the Belmont Stakes capped off a tremendous Triple Crown Sweep for the organization, members and parents. Six winners of the Triple Crown Essay Competition: Olivia Gross, Alexander Lasky, Sarah Rhodes, Nikki Sherman, Melanie Eaton, and Katie Roberson visited the final leg of the Triple Crown in fine style. A host of other KTTC members and parents joined in the fun to bring the group total to 30.

Early Friday morning Terry Blair Meyocks, NYRA President and Chief Operating Officer, met the group on the apron to welcome them to Belmont Park. Soon, the group enjoyed a tram tour around the massive Belmont stable area. A first-rate starting gate presentation followed as KTTC members inspected the stalls of the gate that was used to break the field in the Belmont Stakes.

Mary Ryan, the voice of Breakfast at Belmont and Saratoga, escorted the group onto the backside to meet racing's stars. John Ward, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos, met with the group, as did Nick Zito and Shug McGaughey. Bob Baffert, a fixture on the KTTC Triple Crown trail joked with members who displayed homemade signs supporting several Belmont runners, but not Point Given.

Trainer Todd Pletcher went out of his way to permit the group to get up close to some of his runners. Members hugged, kissed and petted a host of Thoroughbred stars as they made their way down the shedrow. The owner of Invisible Ink spent a great deal of time with the group and introduced them to his groom and exercise rider. Everyone left with buttons proclaiming their allegiance to Inky.

Mary Ryan led the tour onto the frontside as the group went high atop the grandstand for a bird's-eye view of the track. The gorgeous weather provided breathtaking vistas of the New York skyline.

A quick visit to the jock's room where Aaron Gryder passed out goggles to every member, and a look at the colorful silk's room and a chat with Chris McCarron, topped off the day.

Of course, there was lots of racing and KTTC members and parents enjoyed every minute of it including the Belmont Stakes.

On Saturday, New York Times sportswriter and author Joe Drape generously autographed and donated copies of his book "The Race For The Triple Crown" to members.

Thanks to NYRA, members enjoyed perfect seats for Saturday's event and were treated like royalty throughout the trip. Barry K. Schwartz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NYRA, met and talked horses with the group.