Arcangelo Wins 2023 Belmont Stakes
Breaking News: Triple Crown Dream Alive for WEB Arcangelo
Elmont, N.Y. (June 10, 2023)
In a thrilling victory that has reignited the dreams of a Triple Crown sweep, WEB Arcangelo has captured the 2023 Belmont Stakes, the oldest and most prestigious leg of the Triple Crown series.
Arcangelo, ridden by Italian jockey Luca Antonucci, surged to the lead in the final furlong, surpassing Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure to secure the victory.
The triumph marks a significant milestone for Antonucci, who at 47 years old has become the first jockey to win the Belmont Stakes in nearly five decades.
The 2023 Belmont Stakes marked the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's legendary win in 1973, which saw the iconic Triple Crown victor triumph by an astonishing 31 lengths.
Arcangelo's victory keeps the possibility of a Triple Crown sweep alive, with the 154th running of the Kentucky Derby scheduled for May 6, 2024.
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