NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Winston gave the Triple Crown another unexpected twist, rallying to capture the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at a 10-1 upset.
The win gave coach Mark Casse the last two stones from the showcase for thoroughbreds. He also won the Preakness with War Will, that was expected to combat favored Tacitus at the 1??1/2 mile Belmont. Rather, Casse colt took the lead after a trip and hauled off Tacitus. Long shot Joevia finished Legislation and third was fourth.
The Triple Crown grind caught up to War of Will, who conducted in all three races. He finished ninth in the area.
The Belmont capped an Triple Crown emphasized by a disqualification in the Kentucky Derby and a horse . It sparked interest despite no possibility of getting the third largest Crown winner in five decades, coming on the heels of Justify year and American Pharoah at 2015.
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