RAGS TO RICHES - BELMONT STAKES 2007

La tresañera Rags To Riches, montada por el puertorriqueño John Velázquez, se impone ante el campeón Curlin en el Belmont Stakes, celebrado el 9 de junio de 2007 en el hipódromo Belmont Park, de Nueva York. Fue la primera victoria para Velázquez en carreras de Triple Corona en los Estados Unidos. Rags To Riches, propiedad del establo de Michael Tabor y entrenada por Todd Pletcher, cronometró 2:28.74 para la distancia de milla y media. Luego de la carrera, las declaraciones de Velázquez.

[@charlesmclaughlin7235]

The stretch reminds me of how Ruffian and Foolish Pleasure could had ended if Ruffian did not break down!

[@mariabykofsky4502]

That was one of the most exciting race I had ever seen!

[@nancybenton5635]

That was a great call.

[@elizabethsmith6977]

great racehorse.A filly who defeated the colts in a triple crown race!And Rags to Riches is a great great grand daughter of the great Secretariat!

[@Kimberlytheresam]

Love this race

[@allisoncolby7851]

Absolutley awesome! That filly has got such spirit in her blood! It was very exciting indeed to see that beautiful young lady take that victory for her own. I cant leave out the ability of her rider having an outstanding connection and rapport with her, because I honestly believe horses are so special, that when you have a good partnership with them, they will run until they drop and can run no more, simply because you asked them to. I can think of few to any other animals that would do that (besides maybe a dog.) But what a spectacularly exciting finish! Bravo!!

[@saveus228]

John Velasquez vs Robbie Albarado. That’s a 5 length difference right there