Fly Down grabbed second place while Preakness Stakes’ runner-up First Dude earned third place in 142nd Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg of the Triple Crown. WinStar Farm, owner of Drosselmeyer, registered their second Triple Crown win of the season as “Super Saver” earned them a victory in the Kentucky Derby on May 1. WinStar President Doug Cauthen said,
“Great training and a great ride. Mike put a great ride on him. He had him in a great rhythm. He came flying down there.”
However, it was a bad day for the favorite “Ice Box” who finished on ninth place. Smith says he is happy with this win and everything worked according to his plan.