WEB Dornoch Pulls Off Upset to Win Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
17-1 Longshot Crosses the Finish Line Ahead
Belmont Park Demolition Forces Race to Saratoga
In a surprising upset, WEB Dornoch, a 17-1 longshot, emerged victorious in the first Belmont Stakes ever run at Saratoga Race Course. With Luis Saez aboard, Dornoch surged ahead in the final stretch to cross the finish line first.
The move to Saratoga was necessitated by the ongoing demolition of Belmont Park, which is undergoing a transformative modernization project. The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes took place on Saturday, June 8, with post time set for 6:41 pm ET.
WEB Das Belmont Stakes, which has been held in New York since 1867, is the final leg of the Triple Crown series. The victory by Dornoch marks an historic moment in the race's storied history.
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