Photos: Mo Donegal retains off filly Nest to earn Belmont Stakes in New York

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Mo Donegal and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. conquer an eight-horse industry devoid of a very clear preferred to win the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

Triple Crown veteran Todd Pletcher had very simple advice Saturday for jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. in advance of the Belmont Stakes.

Mo Donegal pulled away down the household stretch and held off filly Nest to acquire the Belmont Stakes, offering Pletcher a 1-2 complete and his sixth Triple Crown victory, including 4 at this monitor on the outskirts of New York City.

Wealthy Strike, a spectacular Kentucky Derby winner at 80-to-1 odds, was sixth.

Mo Donegal rounded the 1 1/2-mile distance in 2 minutes, 28.28 seconds, 3 lengths ahead of Nest — ridden by Ortiz’s brother, José. Pletcher, who lives on Very long Island, adds an additional Belmont title subsequent wins with Rags to Riches in 2007, Palace Malice in 2013 and Tapwrit in 2017.

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*** BESTPIX *** ELMONT, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Mo Donegal with Irad Ortiz, Jr. up wins the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes as Nest with Jose Ortiz up finishes second at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
*** BESTPIX *** ELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 11: Mo Donegal with Irad Ortiz, Jr. up wins the 154th jogging of the Belmont Stakes as Nest with Jose Ortiz up finishes next at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Image by Sarah Stier/Getty Pictures) 
Horses leave the starting gate during the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Mo Donegal (6), with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., won the race. (VFAB Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Horses go away the beginning gate throughout the 154th working of the Belmont Stakes horse race Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Mo Donegal (6), with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., gained the race. (VFAB Picture/Frank Franklin II) 
ELMONT, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Spectators wait in the paddock prior to the 39th running of The Jaipur at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
ELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 11: Spectators hold out in the paddock prior to the 39th functioning of The Jaipur at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Image by Sarah Stier/Getty Pictures) 
Mo Donegal (6), with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., pulls away from Nest (3), with Jose Ortiz, before crossing the finish line to win the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Mo Donegal (6), with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., pulls away from Nest (3), with Jose Ortiz, before crossing the end line to win the 154th working of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Photograph/Frank Franklin II) 
BELMONT, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Detail of braids on the outrider's horse prior to the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
BELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 11: Element of braids on the outrider’s horse prior to the 154th jogging of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photograph by Sarah Stier/Getty Photos) 
ELMONT, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Fans watch the races during the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
ELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 11: Followers observe the races all through the 154th jogging of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Image by Al Bello/Getty Illustrations or photos) 
Mo Donegal (6), with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. up, crosses the finish line to win the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Mo Donegal (6), with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. up, crosses the end line to earn the 154th working of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Photograph/Frank Franklin II) 
BELMONT, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Fans watch the races during the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
BELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 11: Fans look at the races during the 154th operating of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photograph by Al Bello/Getty Images) 
Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. clenches his fist as Mo Donegal (6) is led after winning the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. clenches his fist as Mo Donegal (6) is led soon after winning the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Picture/Frank Franklin II) 
Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. holds the August Belmont Memorial Cup after Mo Donegal won the Belmont Stakes horse race Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. holds the August Belmont Memorial Cup after Mo Donegal received the Belmont Stakes horse race Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Image/Frank Franklin II) 
Spectators wait in line at a concession stand before the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Spectators wait around in line at a concession stand just before the 154th functioning of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Picture/Frank Franklin II) 
ELMONT, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Mo Donegal with Irad Ortiz Jr up celebrates in the winner's circle after winning the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
ELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 11: Mo Donegal with Irad Ortiz Jr up celebrates in the winner’s circle just after successful the 154th working of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Picture by Sarah Stier/Getty Photographs) 
Spectator holds on to her hat during the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes, Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (VFAB Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Spectator holds on to her hat through the 154th functioning of the Belmont Stakes, Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (VFAB Picture/Vera Nieuwenhuis) 
Spectators watch the starting gate as it is setup for an earlier race before the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Photo/John Minchillo)
Spectators check out the starting up gate as it is setup for an before race in advance of the 154th jogging of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (VFAB Photo/John Minchillo) 

 

 

 


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