
Jockey Manny Franco and trainer Linda Antonucci made history on Saturday, June 10, 2023, when they teamed up to win the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes. Arcangelo, a 3-year-old colt by Maclean's Music, won the race by 1 ¼ lengths, becoming the first female trainer to win the "Test of the Champion."
The victory was a long time coming for Antonucci, who has been training horses for over 20 years. She had previously won 1,000 races, but the Belmont Stakes was the biggest win of her career.
Franco, who was riding Arcangelo for the first time, also earned his first Belmont Stakes victory. The win was a big boost for Franco, who had been struggling in recent months.
The Belmont Stakes was the final leg of the Triple Crown, and Arcangelo's victory denied Rich Strike a chance to become the 14th Triple Crown winner in history. Rich Strike finished third in the race.
The Belmont Stakes was a thrilling race, and Arcangelo's victory was a historic moment for horse racing.