The victory makes Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win the race in its 155-year history. It comes during a string of horse deaths in the sport.
The victory makes Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win the race in its 155-year history. It comes during a string of horse deaths in the sport.
This was supposed to be the year thoroughbred racing celebrated the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s magnificent Triple Crown triumph as the current crop of 3-year-olds finished their run on center stage.Heading into the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes.
Forte and National Treasure lead the field for the final leg of the Triple Crown, which has been overshadowed by the recent spike in horse deaths and air quality problems.