When Fitriani Hay’s Highland Chief emerged from post 5 in Saturday’s Grade 1 Man o’ War at Belmont Park, he was the longest shot on the board at odds of 19-1. The long odds didn’t faze Trevor McCarthy, who confidently piloted the Graham Motion-trained son of Gleneagles to a one-length score and earn the first Grade 1 triumph of his career.
Graham Motion’s Highland Chief took advantage of a paceless renewal of the$700,000 Man o’ War (G1) on Saturday at Belmont Park, pulling off a 19-1 shocker in the prestigious turf race, in which he defeated last year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) victor Yibir and multiple Grade 1 winner Gufo, who on paper towered over the compact field of five.
Man o War Stakes Results and Payouts for 5/14/22:Highland Chief captures the Grade 1 Man o War Stakes at Belmont Park. (NYRA Photo)? Read it now on numberFire!
Belmont Horse Racing Picks for Saturday 5/14/22:There are 11 races at Belmont Saturday, including five graded stakes and the $700K Man o’ War. Which horses should you bet on at FanDuel Racing?? Read it now on numberFire!
Belmont s Man O War Announces Contenders and Odds for 5/14/22:Breeders Cup Turf winner Yibir returns in the Man o War. (NYRA/Chelsea Durand photo)? Read it now on numberFire!