2005 Belmont Stakes (+PostParade and Results)

#FlashFromThePast: 2005 Belmont Stakes
Race recap by The NY Times:
**Spoiler Alert**
Afleet Alex runs Belmont field off their feet
"As far as apologies go, the one offered by Jeremy Rose shortly after crossing the finish line seven lengths ahead of his nearest challenger in the 137th running of the Belmont Stakes was among the strangest. Neither Afleet Alex nor his rider, Rose, was breathing hard despite swooshing around the far turn and rolling down the stretch as if he were riding a jet stream.
"He should be a Triple Crown winner, but I messed up or whatever," Rose said.
It was a startling and somewhat puzzling proclamation by Rose, who could not get the bad taste of a third-place finish in the Kentucky Derby on May 7 out of his mouth...."
Read the full article here: www.nytimes.com...
The source of this video is: NBC

[@fredohernandez9440]

One of my favorite horses ever. Incredible!!

[@brucerobbins3584]

Afleet Alex should have won the Triple Crown in 2005. He was third in the Derby a length behind Giacomo and Closing Account, both of whom he beat easily in th e next two races, the Preakness and the Belmont. Alex was coming up on Giacomo, and would have run past him if the race had been a little longer. It is simple racing "bad" luck that Alex didn't get the TC. He was easily the best horse in 2005, especially when you look at his pre TC races. An amazing horse!!!

[@rebecca94503]

You’re so right. Damn that 20 horse field. Point Given is another that should have been a TC winner.

[@TailsFan369no2]

Closing argument

[@DanielSong39]

Closing Argument was ahead of Afleet Alex every step of the way down the stretch

[@Antonio-Mlb]

My favorite of all time, this horse was very fast and had a huge heart!

[@Bumbacali7176]

I love him too ..

[@marciacorbin5751]

That little horse was all heart ❤

[@callmeishmael4659]

A couple things here: 1) how ELITE was Afleet Alex? MY GOD 2) Andromeda's Hero in any normal yr would've won here and w/o him in the race Alex wins by 15 lengths? jesus christ

[@Kostly]

Absolutely destroyed the field.

[@BurnNotice2023]

20 horse field, getting caught on the rail behind horses mid race, and probably making his move so much earlier in the Derby that was at a record pace, all that and he only lost the Triple Crown by a length. If just one of those doesn't occur he wins it.

[@basilwilson7705]

Greatest Preakness I watch

[@adrianashilling9905]

Pure class and he knows he’s the man!

[@tdvcleve]

A true champion!

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

"Giacomo has faded"...5:54....My favorite words......lol😂

[@basilwilson7705]

Champs big heart

[@grandepdre]

My favorite horse. Just a veer in the Derby kept him from the Triple Crown.

[@adotintheshark4848]

With a long race like this, anything can happen. Afleet Alex may be the best horse to have not won the Triple Crown.

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

That would be Alydar or Sham.

[@valerierodger]

@@raygordonteacheschess5501 Sham was a truly great horse who had the misfortune of being born the same year of the greatest who ever ran. Any other year and his name would easily be recalled as one of the greats.

[@mannym6431]

Jeremy Rose making a comeback.

[@kelleybunny]

Alex was great.. but, also..nolans cat 1st race came from last to 3rd!

[@4orrcountry]

Afleet Alex may be the most muscular, fittest horse I have ever seen.

[@marvinarrindell8360]

I cool

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Power athlete should have won a triple crown

[@the_inmortal_1349]

I just love that the crowd got even louder when they said Afleet Alex's name! He was a such an amazing little race horse!

[@franklinrodriguez3505]

clase de demostracion de este gran campeon

[@Caroni100]

Afleet Alex (May 9, 2002 - ) * Sire: Northern Afleet * Grandsire: Afleet * Dam: Maggy Hawk * Damsire: Hawkster * Sex: Stallion * Breeder: John Martin Silvertand * Owner: Cash in King Stable * Trainer: Tim Ritchey * Jockey: Jeremy Rose (8 for 12) * 12 Starts * 8 Wins * 2 Seconds * 1 Third * $ 2,765,800 earned (Current $ 4,173,678) * 2005 U.S. Champion 3-Year-Old Male Colt * 2005 NTRA "Moment of the Year" * Greetings from Venezuela Afleet Alex (9 de Mayo, 2002 - ) * Padre: Northern Afleet * Abuelo materno: Afleet * Madre: Maggy Hawk * Abuelo materno: Hawkster * Sexo: Semental * Criador: John Martin Silvertand * Propietario: Cash in King Stable * Entrenador: Tim Ritchey * Jinete: Jeremy Rose (De 12-8) * 12 Salidas * 8 Primeros * 2 Segundos * 1 Tercero * $ 2.765.800 producidos ($ 4.173.678 actuales) * Campeón Tresañero de Estados Unidos 2005 * "Momento del Año" NTRA 2005 * Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@nemomarlen8261]

The jokey loved that horse

[@markgallagher3962]

Weak crop

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

Starts at 3:28....