Results of the 139th Belmont Stakes

Thu, 06/14/2007 - 04:32

Although the turnout for the 2007 Belmont Stakes was a disappointing 46,870, the results were anything but disappointing. Rags to Riches became the first filly in over one hundred years to win the third leg of the Triple Crown. She ran the 1½ mile race in 2 minutes and 29 seconds (Secretariat holds the record at 2 minutes 24 seconds, run June 9th, 1973).

The filly took home a $1 million purse and paid $10.60.

Win: Rags to Riches
Place: Curlin
Show: Tiago

Results of the 132nd Preakness Stakes

Wed, 05/30/2007 - 04:16

The Preakness, second race of the Triple Crown, ended much like the Kentucky Derby earlier this month. In the mix were Hard Spun, Street Sense, and Curlin. Only this time it was Curlin, the 3rd place finisher in the Derby, that took the crown. And in this case, the crown is $1,000,000.

Win: Curlin
Place: Street Sense
Show: Hard Spun

On a $2 (minimum) bet, Curlin paid $8.80, 3.80, and $2.80. Street Sense, the favorite for the race, paid $3.00 and $2.40. Hard Spun, the hard-running bridesmaid, paid $3 to show.