In one of the least anticipated horse races in quite some time, Creator took home the win at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
Yes folks, the Belmont Stakes were today.Don’t act like you knew. Please, don’t be that guy. You didn’t. You completely forgot, and for good reason.
Saturday’s Belmont Stakes was one of the least anticipated races in quite some time. Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist wasn’t participating and, quite honestly, there wasn’t much juice.
The show still went on and Creator took the race by a nose.
Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. took his time with Creator as they held back for most of the race. And then bam, Creator finished strong to edge out Destin by the slimmest of margins:
Creator EDGES out Destin to win the 148th @BelmontStakes!! #BelmontStakes pic.twitter.com/IdbGfnh41n
— NBCSN (@NBCSN) June 11, 2016
Here’s the full race:
Here’s the final finish:
- Win: Creator
- Place: Destin
- Show: Lani
It was a beautiful day at #BelmontStakes especially for Creator! #FBI special teams were on site keeping it safe. pic.twitter.com/DM7YJOaOQr
— FBI New York (@NewYorkFBI) June 11, 2016
And now, from the fan's point of view! Creator wins the 148th #BelmontStakes. @BelmontStakes @bflay @WinStarFarm pic.twitter.com/PLv0Ty4VHa
— Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) June 11, 2016
REPLAY: Creator (#lucky13) wins the #BelmontStakes!
Congrats to #BCAmbassadors @Bflay & @WinstarFarm.https://t.co/KMKQq1dr0g— Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) June 11, 2016
Wow! ??? #Creator by a nose! #BelmontStakes pic.twitter.com/G7XVK0IZSD
— UPROXX Sports (@UPROXXSports) June 11, 2016