Sir Winston wins 151st Belmont Stakes
Sir Winston crossed the finish line first to win the 151st edition of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
Ridden by jockey Joel Rosario, Sir Winston ran the 1 1/2-mile track with a time of 2:28.30. He made a cut to the outside entering the final turn, then took off down the stretch and never looked back.
In the stretch, Sir Winston makes some MOVES to win the final jewel of the #TripleCrown! pic.twitter.com/nYoDaBjFab
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) June 8, 2019
Betting favorite Tacitus finished as the runner-up in the Triple Crown finale. Though Preakness winner War of Will failed to make the podium, Sir Winston's victory still earns Canadian trainer Mark Casse his second consecutive Triple Crown triumph.
Here's how $2 bets pay out based on the results:
| No. | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Sir Winston | $22.40 | $8.80 | $6.10 |
| 10 | Tacitus | - | $3.90 | $3.20 |
| 1 | Joevia | - | - | $8.70 |
And here are how the exotic wagers pay out:
| Combo | Payout | |
|---|---|---|
| $2 Exacta | 7-10 | $96.00 |
| $1 Trifecta | 7-10-1 | $1244.00 |
| $1 Superfecta | 7-10-1-14 | $10428.00 |