Mo Donegal wins the Belmont Stakes

Mo Donegal won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, adding more hardware to the trophy case of Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher and denying Rich Strike a second Tr

Mo Donegal won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, adding more hardware to the trophy case of Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher and denying Rich Strike a second Triple Crown jewel.

Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. piloted the Wood Memorial Stakes champ to the winner’s circle in Elmont, New York, giving Pletcher his fourth Belmont Stakes win.

"It was very special," Ortiz said.

He thanked the owner and trainer, saying, "They deserve it."

Mo Donegal, son of Uncle Mo, rallied from 19th position to a respectable fifth in the 20-horse Kentucky Derby.

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