Belmont Stakes Is That Arcangelo, a gray colt trained by Jenna Antonucci won the race on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Arcangelo came into the race with 8-1 odds and completed the 1 1/2-mile run in 2:28.45. , Javier Castellano was the jockey.
The win was historic for Antonucci, who became the first female trainer to win the Belmont Stakes. It was also the first time since 2012 that a horse with odds of 8–1 or more won the race.
National Treasure, who came into the race at odds of 9-2, finished second. Tapit Trice, who had 3-1 odds, finished third.
The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, but there was no Triple Crown winner this year. Kentucky Derby winner Messier and Preakness Stakes winner Creative Cause did not run in the Belmont Stakes.
Despite the lack of a Triple Crown winner, the Belmont Stakes was still an exciting race. Arcangelo's victory was a testament to his talent and to Antonucci's training. It was also a historic moment for women in horse racing.