This includes a saddening 12 deaths at Churchill Downs, which has prompted a comprehensive review of safety protocols, and four fatalities at Belmont Park since mid-May.
However, Arcangelo’s victory signifies a beacon of hope amidst the turmoil, echoing the essence of horse racing – a sport rooted in strength, resilience, and unyielding spirit.
Celebrating Arcangelo’s Win Amidst Challenges
Arcangelo’s heart of a champion, combined with Antonucci’s trailblazing spirit, resulted in a milestone victory that offered a glimmer of hope during a time of unease within the industry.
Arcangelo, the 3-year-old son of Arrogate, completed the 1½-mile race in an impressive 2:29.23, finishing 1½ lengths ahead of favored Forte and Tapit Trice.
Jockey Javier Castellano, in his first Belmont Stakes win, also took part in this historic moment, lauding Antonucci as a “good horseman.”
