
Javier Castellano and National Treasure made history on Saturday, winning the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes. The victory was the first for a female trainer, Jena Antonucci, and the first for a horse that had not won either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes.
National Treasure, the 5-1 favorite, broke from the outside post and took the lead early. He was never challenged, winning by three lengths over second-place finisher Forte.
The victory was a huge upset, as National Treasure had only won one of his previous five races. However, he showed his talent on Saturday, running the 1 1/2-mile distance in 2:28.25.
The win was a special moment for Antonucci, who became the first female trainer to win the Belmont Stakes. She is also the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race.
National Treasure's victory was a great story for horse racing. It showed that any horse can win the Triple Crown, and it gave hope to fans who were disappointed when Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby and then skipped the Preakness Stakes.