
Arcangelo made history on Saturday, June 10, 2023, when she became the first female trainer to win the G1 Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets. The 3-year-old filly, ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr., rallied from off the pace to win by 1 ¼ lengths over Mo Donegal.
Arcangelo's victory was a stunning upset, as Mo Donegal was the 2-1 favorite. The Todd Pletcher-trained colt had won his previous two starts, including the Peter Pan Stakes by 10 ½ lengths.
Arcangelo, who is based in New York, is a former jockey who turned to training in 2011. She has won over 1,000 races in her career, and this was her first victory in a Grade 1 stakes race.
The Belmont Stakes is the traditional third and final leg of the Triple Crown. Mo Donegal had a chance to become the 15th Triple Crown winner, but he came up short. The last horse to win the Triple Crown was American Pharoah in 2015.
Arcangelo's victory was a historic moment for horse racing, and it was a well-deserved win for a talented trainer.