Obligatory returned $4 and $3.10, while third-place finisher Make Mischief was $3.70 to show in the field of five. Malathaat was a candidate to run in the Belmont Stakes against the colts before owners and trainer Todd Pletcher decided against undertaking that challenge. Her only loss was in Kentucky by a neck to Malathaat, who has not raced since. The Chad Brown-trained paid $3.80, $2.60 and $2.10 in winning for the fourth time in five career starts. With Javier Castellano filling in for the injured Irad Ortiz Jr., covered the mile in 1:35.5 in scoring by a half length. By My Standards returned $7.40 and $3.70 while Mischevious Alex was $3.30 to show.Įarlier on the undercard, Kentucky Oaks runner-up held off a late charge by Obligatory to capture the $500,000 Acorn for 3-year-old fillies Silver State paid $13.40, $6.30 and $3.80 in earning a spot in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile. Mischevious Alex finished third in the six-horse field, while heavy favorite Knicks Go was a disappointing fourth in his first start in the United States after running in the Saudi Cup in February. The Steve Asmussen-trained colt got to the the finish line a length ahead of By My Standards. Ridden by Ricardo Santana Jr., the 4-year-old covered the mile in 1:35.45 in remaining perfect in four starts this year. Silver State posted his sixth straight victory, capturing the $1 million Metropolitan Mile on the Belmont Stakes undercard Saturday. Japan-based France Go de Ina is the longest shot on the board at 19-1. Pletcher’s Bourbonic is 9-1 and Overtook 13-1. Todd Pletcher-trained Known Agenda is 9-2 and Preakness winner Rombauer 7-1. Brad Cox’s gray colt finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby after going off as the favorite and enduring a rough trip.ĭerby third-place finisher Hot Rod Charlie is the second choice in the wagering at 7-2 and Rock Your World third at 4-1. NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on the Belmont Stakes (all times local):Įssential Quality remains a 2-1 favorite in the Belmont Stakes roughly 90 minutes away from the running of the third leg of the Triple Crown.

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