Ruler On Ice, a 24-1 long shot, finished ahead of Stay Thirsty to win the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes in New York today. Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and Preakness champ Shackleford finished out of the money. Shackleford broke quickly and led the pack around the first turn but faded late as Ruler [...]

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In a nail-biter of a finish, the 2009 Belmont Stakes results may surprise you.  Summer Bird denied Calvin Borel of his Triple Crown bid by winning the race! Kent Desormeaux, the jockey who was denied a victory at last year’s Belmont Stakes, attained redemption by riding Summer Bird to victory.  Dunkirk finished in second place [...]

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